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Postnuptial Agreement — divorce mediation vs litigation

Started by worried_trader_2026 · Jun 11, 2024 · 2,514 views · 20 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_trader_2026 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

divorce mediation vs litigation. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

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

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first_time_freelancer_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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seeking_advice_employee_CA

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

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confused_employee_CO

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

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help_me_driver_2026

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

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

AF
anon_freelancer_legal

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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TruckerRights_OH

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

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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just_curious_creator_question

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

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worried_student_advice

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.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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confused_tenant_FL

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

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worried_tenant_IL

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

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anon_student_question

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

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help_me_creator_GA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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ContractorMike_CA

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

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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RemoteWorker_EU

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

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

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asking_for_friend_creator_NY

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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NursePractitioner_LA

I've dealt with this before.

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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anon_dev_CO

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.

WD
worried_driver_IL

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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