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Domestic Partnership — divorce mediation vs litigation

Started by FreelancerKate · Aug 3, 2023 · 1,402 views · 19 replies
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FreelancerKate OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

divorce mediation vs litigation. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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FamilyLaw_Rachel Attorney

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the relevant statute, which requires showing actionable.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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DataPrivacy_Nerd

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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HRManager_Chicago

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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throwaway_renter_NC

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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LandlordTom_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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confused_trader_question

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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anon_renter_2025

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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frustrated_investor_FL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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TruckerRights_OH

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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HRManager_Chicago

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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throwaway_worker_help

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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NurseUnion_Rep

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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