Filed for divorce...wow.

[line-em-up]

She can't milk any additional child support. 20% of gross for one child + insurance benefits (for the child) is the max she can possibly get.

As stated in the other thread, it is extremely difficult for a woman to get awarded spousal support/alimony in TX. I have an aunt, who was married to a CHOOO CHOOO$$$$$ attorney. She has MS, to the point where she can't physically work. She didn't get a dime in spousal support when they got a divorce.

I'm glad I live in Texas. I figured if she could get more sympathy from the judge, he would give her a better deal in the divorce.

[line-em-up]

Moral of the story: bitches be crazy.

This sums it up.

[AdamLX]

Dallas, somewhere off of 635. Problem is, I'm not sure I'd remember the name if I heard it.

Guess I'll just start calling all of the counselors and asking if I am in their system. Fun stuff.


Looks like I'll have to get a regular ole j-o-b somewhere in town since she will no doubt take as much of our (my) assets as possible. I'm just glad that I've run into a few roadblocks while getting my business started. At least I don't have to sell a store that I just opened or anything. Really frustrating to think that I was so close to having my plans become reality.

You either wrote a check or paid with a card. Go back through each statement for that timeframe. You'll either have a personal name or company name to use.

[ELVIS]

listen to bcoop. he went through this yrs before me. i went through it about 6mos ago and everything he is saying still applies 100%

god bless.

[trblshooter]

If you can take all emotion out of it (hard I get it), then this should be nothing more than a simple business transaction. Wish you all the best bro, do your homework and keep your nose clean and you'll come out "smelling like a white mushroom".

[Chopped54]

That's rough man.

I did buy my Daytona from an ex-wife....

[CJ-95GT]

Good Luck dude. You have a tuff road ahead. Unless you can prove she is an unfit mother, she is entitled to half of everthing ya got during your marriage.

I've been going through this the past year and it's still not finalized. I used Brent's lawyer, but dude has retired since. Getting a lawyer is going to be difficult depending on what you want. Also, go ahead and open a new bank account. Move all your money but leave the old one open with a couple of hundred or so. Also, find some good friends to help you get through this. Don't do anything stupid like get a DWI or something.

[YALE]

Truf, but I'm not allowed to sell anything at all until after the hearing.

Holler at me if you want to get a beer, my brother. You know where my facebook is at.

[talisman]

Really sorry to hear that man. Listen to Brent when it comes to custody stuff. And like it has been said, alimony in Texas is rare, and I believe you have to be married 10 years before it is even plausible. I'm surprised, for the most part this thread is full of pretty good advice. Cut off any bills of hers you are paying, insurance, etc etc. She doesn't want to be married, let her know what it is going to be like by ending the free cash flow.

Above all, keep your cool, as hard as it may be. She will likely bait you and try to get you to lose it. At any rate, know this: It DOES get better. A while from now you'll be looking back at things wondering why you put up with it for so long. Good luck man. If you need anyone to talk to or you're having a rough time drop me a PM.

[mustang_revival]

so many of these threads but seems weird to have a sticky on it.

[Txstang1]

Wow, that's pretty f'n brutal man. Good luck with everything !

[Forever_frost]

Good luck man. If your attorney hasn't advised you of this, I will.

DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.
Don't lose your temper. Ever. Don't be rude, don't call her names, don't argue. If she is known for doing any of the above, record every single conversation you have, whether it be in person, or over the phone. She does not have to know you are recording, for it to be admissable in court. On the flip side, you need to assume she is recording everything, so act accordingly.
Document, document, document.
Spend as much time with your son as possible.
Love your kid, as I'm sure you do. Don't speak negatively about her, in front of him, whether you're talking to him or not.
DO NOT GIVE HER ANY CASH.

Good luck, and sorry to hear it. It will get better with time.

Also, if you have Facebook, block her and her friends. Assume anything you write on there will be printed and presented to her attorney so don't go bagging on her. Keep things civil and polite on any social media you have an account with and shut down all lines of communication between you and any stray friends you two may share.

[Forever_frost]

Really sorry to hear that man. Listen to Brent when it comes to custody stuff. And like it has been said, alimony in Texas is rare, and I believe you have to be married 10 years before it is even plausible. I'm surprised, for the most part this thread is full of pretty good advice. Cut off any bills of hers you are paying, insurance, etc etc. She doesn't want to be married, let her know what it is going to be like by ending the free cash flow.

Above all, keep your cool, as hard as it may be. She will likely bait you and try to get you to lose it. At any rate, know this: It DOES get better. A while from now you'll be looking back at things wondering why you put up with it for so long. Good luck man. If you need anyone to talk to or you're having a rough time drop me a PM.

My exwife tried that shit and I laughed in her face. We were married just over a year with a year separation. Sorry lady, not in Texas and my retirement wasn't split-able. Don't see it as your dreams vanishing, you just hit a roadblock as what happens with every business. You'll still have it and you'll be streamlined. More time for the kiddo, more time for the business and more time for yourself.

[jyro]

a bit of advice, anything you had before you got married, should be in a separate list. she should have no claim on any of that.

[David]

Filed for divorce...wow.

One thing I wouldn't do is going selling all your shit to your bros and back dating bills of sale. That shit can bite you in the ass big time criminally, monetarily, and personally in a divorce.