Capture the Truth Before it Changes!
Julia suspects that her husband has been cheating on her. She sees the obvious signs; he’s distant, shows no interest in the bedroom, makes quick cell phone calls, and has a private email account. Several friends have seen him out with another woman. She knows it’s time to confront her husband. What can Julia do? Solution
Physical Abuse
Tania has seen it before. Rick has a terrible temper and when he gets mad enough, he takes it out on her. In the early days of their marriage, it didn’t happen very often and Rick always apologized and swore it would never happen again. He was always so sweet and Tania just knew he would change. Lately it seems like it is happening all the time. Tania just can’t seem to do anything right and Rick is having lots of trouble at work. The kids are old enough now that Tania can’t keep covering it up. It’s hard to keep wearing sunglasses. Solution
Emotional Abuse
David works hard for his family; double shifts when he can get them, overtime and fill-in hours. He is tired when he gets home and needs to rest and relax. Lori just won’t letup. Nothing David does is right in her eyes and she let’s him know it. The minute he gets home, Lori yells and screams at him, calling him every name in the book - and in front of the kids too. David tries to get her to talk to him in a rational way and really wants to work on their relationship. He has even suggested counseling but Lori says that all of their problems are his. David knows that he can’t continue like this. Solution
Substance Abuse
Oh no! This is at least the 6th time that Tom has brought the kids back from a visit with alcohol on his breath. He’s always had a drinking problem and he has been ordered not to drink when he has the kids. Of course he will deny it but I’m afraid for the kids safety. My sister has been with me for 3 of these times and she smells it on him too. I have to do something - this is becoming a pattern. Sarah needs to act now! Solution
Child Support Issues
We’ve been divorced for 2 years now and Nancy still claims that I’m not sending the support checks on time. I write the check every month and send it out like I’m supposed to. The last time we went to court, the judge believed Nancy. He asked if I had any documentation that the checks were sent. I can’t help it that Nancy doesn’t always cash them right away - it makes me look bad but it’s not my fault. How do I prove that I’m doing everything right? Solution
Neglected Children
Sigh. It’s Saturday morning and Bobby is still waiting for his father to pick him up like he promised. This is at least the tenth time this year that Bobby’s father has blown him off and yet he keeps hoping that he’ll come by and pick him up. His father even forgot his birthday last month but Bobby keeps hoping. We are supposed to have 50-50 custody but I need to let my attorney know that visitation rights need to change. Solution
Lies and Half Truths
But that’s not how it happened and she knows it! After all these years, how could she do this to me? She’s even turned a lot of my friends against me and even some of my family members. But she isn’t telling the truth. In fact, most of what she is saying is a lie! We go to court in a couple of months and I’m afraid the judge will believe her - especially if she trots up some of her friends. I need to start documenting. Solution
Supposed to be a “Friendly” Divorce
John and I promised each other that this would be a friendly divorce. We knew it wasn’t right early in the marriage and since we didn’t have any kids, the divorce should have been pretty straightforward. But John is supposed to be paying half of the house payment until we can get it sold and now he says that he can’t keep paying his share. He also agreed to pay half of the credit card bills but when I look at the statements, he is still charging to them. This is getting out of control quickly. Solution
It’s been Years and we are Still Fighting
This is ridiculous! It’s been years and we still can’t seem to agree on anything. Visitation is all messed up - neither of us can figure out where we are in the schedule since it’s been so many years. He says that this is his year for Christmas Day and that he should get the tax deduction for this years return but I know that I didn’t claim them last year. He also says that he is supposed to get the kids during spring break but we traded the last two years in a row and I am supposed to get them. We need to produce a schedule that covers the next 5 years so there is no doubt. Solution
I need to get information to my Attorney Fast
Bill just threatened me again. My attorney wants to see me next month but I think this is really important. She is very busy and I won’t be able to get on her calendar anytime soon. When I put all of the events that happened this week and now the threat, I need to let my attorney know that I don’t feel safe! When she sees all of the events chained together, I know she will agree with me and want to take legal action against Bill. How should I do this? Solution
