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Domestic Partnership — divorce mediation vs litigation

Started by worried_seller_GA · Sep 19, 2025 · 1,833 views · 22 replies
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worried_seller_GA OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

divorce mediation vs litigation. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but did not get a clear answer.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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confused_renter_CO

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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MusicProducer_ATL

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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frustrated_tenant_TX

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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throwaway_contractor_CA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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FamilyLaw_Rachel Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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seeking_advice_trader_TX

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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VCAnalyst_SF

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

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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asking_for_friend_driver_MA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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asking_for_friend_seller_WA

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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CryptoTrader_2023

I've dealt with this before.

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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newbie_homeowner_GA

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

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

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

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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desperate_dev_MA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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DevOps_Seattle

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

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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worried_investor_CO

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

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need_help_trader_2026

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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first_time_renter_2022

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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throwaway_student_2024

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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PatentAgent_Boston

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

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

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FreelancerKate

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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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anon_student_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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