My current boyfriend filed for divorce in October 2006. Him and his ex could not come to terms with a fair division of assets, she wants half, and he claims she doesn’t have a right to half, and has proof (work email trail) that she didn’t put money for the house they bought, land purchases, etc. all in Costa Rica. Of course she is there, he is here and it’s been a back and forth thing. However, he’s intent on speeding things up now, as we want to plan our wedding in August ’09. He received another counteroffer, where she is lying and saying she has a right to 1/2 of everything and won’t give in. He on the other hand has offered her more than what he feels is her share. Gave her the house, one plot of land, etc. How long does this typically last? He says if within 2 weeks nothing is settled he will take her to court, but she is in Cost Rica, and so are alot of the assets, how would this work if she doesn’t appear in court? If she does? How long does it take for these court proceedings? Is it worth the court fees and hassle? He has a good lawyer, but he’s been slacking as he was paid in full before my boyfriend left GA to move to PA for work. However, my boyfriend has got on him and he seems to be more proactive now, that he has threatened to report him to the bar association if he doesn’t start working on the case and putting in the time it deserves and needs. Any information and advice would be appreciated. Also, if my boyfriend decided to just give in to her counteroffer, would the divorce go through right away, if so, how many days? Thanks!

I’m 17, pretty, and a cheerleader.I have plenty of opportunities to lose my virginity. Honestly, I want to. But I believe that if I save myself for marriage it will pay off in the end. Losing virginity is easy, keeping it is extremely hard.

Are any of you in this situation? And how do you feel about it? I’d love to hear what others go through. I’d like to know that I’m not alone.

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Please do NOT limit your answers to Taoist remarks; I’m looking for a myriad of opinions. Thank you all, in advance.

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If everyone agrees alimony is unfair and outdated, how come the it’s still the law? Why nobody changes it?"

If I started a family law practice tomorrow and charged less than the firms do, do you think it’d be too hard to find clients because the economy? Do people just keep getting divorced?

I’m going to be filing the paperwork for my divorce on the first of August. My ex has already signed the papers, all we need now is to get the info on the parenting through divorce class {they won’t give it out til we file} and wait for the judge to sign off. I am trying to find out as I would like to go back to school but if I go before it’s final I’ve been advised it could mess up the divorce because I won’t be a legal resident in our county anymore.

I am looking into getting a divorce or a seperation (which ever is more cheaper) any advice on what to expect

We are separated. We have two kids 5 and 2. My H is spending thousands of dollars taking my kids and the married woman he is involved with and her daughter on vacations in and out of the country. The part for my kids I don’t mind but he is depleting marital assets taking her and her daughter, who is ten and costs full adult fare, etc.

Has anyone successfully recovered this from the soon to be ex? In court?

I am not interested in having him back so don’t waste that space.
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In 2008 my niece’s father took primary custody of my niece. He moved my niece, his wife, their son, and himself to Houston, Texas.

Earlier this year, his wife moved the children back to north Texas. Without my niece’s father. Since the move, he hasn’t been in either of the children’s lives. The two are divorced, and the children (who are in the "ex wife’s" custody) are now living with another man.

Would there be any legal repercussions to my sister taking my niece from the "ex wife"?

I know that the Marital settlement agreement has to be but what about the Appearance, stipulations and waivers?