J-GON
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so what should I do at this point? truth be told, I was the one who was slapped and when I threatened to call the police she waited till I left then called them first.
anyone?
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jersey girl
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Get a lawyer. Get a lawyer. Get a lawyer.
Fight this charge. File counter charges. It will hurt you long term.
And in the end - DO NOT GO NEAR HER. Have a witness at all times. Get a friend, anyone.
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chatter box
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Get a copy of the report and get a lawer.
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J-GON
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I'm keeping my distance, she's calling me at work. she must have received the same instructions to do the same right?
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J-GON
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it'll have to be court appointed. she left me with my two kids and we stretch it as it is.
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RIDERDOWN
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Same thing happened to me. STAY AWAY FROM HER! Get a lawyer, get a hearing date to answer the charges. Tell the truth and let the judge sort it out. People in the court system have heard it all and are actually really good at seeing and sorting the bullshit from the truth.
If there is a restraining order, there was with me, DO NOT answer her E-mails, phone calls, or any other communication.
I know it sucks, I spent a month sleeping on the floor at my brothers house, had to buy clothes to get me through, etc. Time will wort it out and truth will prevail.
Good luck.
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When there is a hill to climb, don't think that waiting will make it smaller.
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KGrow
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Loc: Colorado
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This is a nasty piece of leverage women have at their disposal in divorce. You need to take this seriously. You need to find an attorney and go over a copy of the report with him.
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J-GON
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she left us...fortunately I stayed with the kids and the house. I do hope the courts will see this for what it is.
Edited by J-GON (05/20/08 01:16 PM)
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RIDERDOWN
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it will be expensive. No doubt. The hearing cost me about $2500.00 to answer in atty fees. Not to mention the added expense of taking time off work to go to court, buying basics like clothes, etc to get me through, but in the end I don't have a DV conviction, I got back into my house, and my credibility with the courts was not damaged.
Do not, repeat, do not file against her. The courts will see this a retaliatory and discount it out of hand. Keep your head. Stay focused on the important things, your kids and whats best for them in the long run.
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When there is a hill to climb, don't think that waiting will make it smaller.
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J-GON
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like I said, I have no money to put into this. hoping the courts will appoint some one with at least half a brain.
it's funny you should say that about not countering and pressing charges on her. this is exactly why she's doing this to me. I was the one got slapped and while walking away I told her I would call the cops on her. I was advised to wait till I have this cleared then counter.
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