A prayer request ...

[T.S.]

I want to thank you all for the words of comfort and support. You cannot imagine how much those words meant to me.

The lawyer I have hired is from Cordell and Cordell , one of the best law firms in the Tampa area and they represent themselves as being "built on helping men keep their rights & succeed in family court."

They are by no way "cheap", but I felt I needed a law firm that has the man's rights in mind since I have heard the horror stories of what can happen in divorce court.

My attorney is actually a very nice intelligent woman who looked at the document my wife wanted me to sign, advised me it was a "bully" document that they thought I would simply capitulate to and sign my rights away.

Well surprise.

My attorney sent a reply to advise that she was representing me, and that we would not be accepting the initial demand, at the same time she has filed a motion of discovery for my wife's financial report, and assumes they will do the same.

So that is where is stands so far. The initial hurt is less, but there are still times when I feel bad because I have to do this. Its by no means what I wanted to do but, as my attorney advised me, there are two people in this marriage and one doesn't want to be, and the other one can't stop that one from not wanting to be and leaving. It kind of put it all into perspective.

I understand that there will be litigation to go through, so I am preparing myself to be 'firm' when my attorney advises me what I'll need to do to protect myself and my interests, and do whatever she advises me is necessary.

Thanks again for the kind words and your moral support. I GREATLY appreciate it.