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Background: married 10 years; 1st child july 03; WH moved out aug. 03; moved home sept. 03; continued EA until now; I went to work last Thursday - he moved out (without telling me); he called Sunday to check on baby. Said he has saw a lawyer to draw up papers.
So my question is what do I ask for. Do I need to wait to get a lawyer or go get one? What do I say to the lawyer? What do I ask for?
This is all very new to me. Please send some advice.
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R&J, sorry you found yourself in this position.
I’d say get a lawyer! A lawyer will look out for your interests. How willing is your husband to support the baby? What about you?
You’ll need to get child support and you can get temporary child support at the Human Services or equivalent.
After that, it depends on your situation. How much in assets and liabilities you two have, whether there’s a pre-nupt or not. A lawyer will help you through all this.
The other way to go is through a mediator. The mediator helps both parties come to a fair and equitable resolution. The mediator is not looking out for you, but for both people.
If you have joint accounts, close them. Take the cash. You’re the one caring for the baby.
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