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Post by jules on Jul 26, 2008 12:25:54 GMT -5
and my divorce officially cost about the same about that my wedding did. At least my wedding included a kick ass party with open bar! Not only was it my final bill, it was my first itemized bill. So the first time I learned that every email I sent her AND every email my EX sent her cost me $70. Every phone call a minimum of $100. I had no idea how frequently she and her assistant had to contact him for paperwork and information. Whatever. It's over. I'll pay the damn bill. At least I know it's the last cent that man will cost me.
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Post by kittenhart on Jul 26, 2008 15:20:32 GMT -5
and my divorce officially cost about the same about that my wedding did. That sucks, Jules....but at least it is finally over (that's got to feel good). I know for me, the separation agreement drawn up by my lawyer last summer ended up costing $1700, even though I did much of the photocopying and rounding up of paperwork and financials myself....mostly because my ex was being difficult and stalling, trying to play mind games, and he tried to make me lose my financing and my deposit on my new place with my realtor, etc .....when I got the itemized bill for that, I was pissed that I was billed so much for each phone call to his lawyer....who couldn't seem to figure out simple things like how to arrange courier pickup of papers without a consult (wtf??) At least after having to pay for half the legal fees for his antics, my ex came to the realization that it would be cheaper and easier to just file the actual divorce papers directly at the courthouse without any lawyers....and I agreed, to save money....not like I would contest it anyway, what would be the point? Everything isn't finalized yet, but after notaries, servers, court fees etc., the actual divorce will cost about $500. In the end, I decided to be bitchy about it and insisted that he take a day off work to go and stand in line at the courthouse, etc......I told him there was no way that I would be lining up all day in my neck brace to stand in front of a judge, so if he wanted it done he could do it himself. He started treating me alot better about it, after that. I know it is sad to realize how much this has all cost you....and not just financially, either. But you have also gained some things, hun....you have your life back now, and a chance at a new future, one that's real. I know it's hard to really believe that, but it is true.
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Post by soupnazi on Jul 26, 2008 22:39:50 GMT -5
Hi Jules,
Glad to hear that you finally are at an end, and can start seeing some final things starting to happen.
I understand all of the crap you have went through, of course, and all of it was hurtful.
But, I am going to send this post with some bright thoughts, in the form of a joke.
You know why divorce is so expensive?
Because it's worth it!!! ;D
Get out there and enjoy! We only wallow for as long as we want!
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Post by rocko on Jul 28, 2008 11:52:47 GMT -5
the itemized bill PISSED ME OFF.
$300 for a phone call with my ex. That was useless.
GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.....
Anyway. Congrats on getting it all done.
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