Let me first add the caveats that no one is thrilled to a) get a divorce, or b) have to pay a lawyer for a divorce. Nonetheless, as my now ex-spouse simply refused mediation I had no choice but to file for divorce.
There were complicated custody issues stemming from the fact that my ex is a citizen of another country while our son remained here in my care.
Given not only the international dimension of formalizing custody but, also, clear attempts by the other party to exhaust me through procedural chicanery, the case had the potential to become a costly uphill battle.
I'm grateful to Scott for his help in getting the courts to rightfully grant me sole custody of my son with final decision making authority. There were a few other items related to a pension that I had been paying into, as well as, sole authority to apply for passports and other items that insured my and my son's full financial and legal autonomy from my ex.
Like I said, no one is going to sing the praises of getting billed but I believe under the circumstances Scott was always earnest in pursuing the end goal and he achieved exactly that. It took 2.5 years for the final order in part due to the courts being closed over 2 summers. While Scott definitely covered his bases, he also clearly worked at a face pace, kept the cost relatively inexpensive. That is a total bonus given we are now a one income fam.
I also appreciate that Scott is a younger lawyer and therefore more relatable than some grumpy old guy at a super expensive firm.
I say he gets full partnership now! read more