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msmafa
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I am in Illinois and I need help!
My divorce attorney agreed to accept my case for a total of $2,000.00 with the understanding that this was all I could afford to pay. I paid that amount in full at the onset of his appointment.
Because revisions on two occasions were made, and the court date pending at the time was continued, I am being charged an addition 600.00. I understand that I am financially responsible for these circumstances.
My attorney agreed to accept payment for the latter services in 2 week increments that were scheduled for 1 month later; however, during the waiting period, he terminated his services to my divorce.
I became desperate and unaware of what I should do at that point. After having reiterated our verbal agreement to him, he rescinded his actions and refiled the case. Needless to say, the total balance now totals $1,200.00. Again, my attorney seemed to have forgotten our agreement and now wants the balance in full before our court appearance to dissolve the marriage on January 30, 2002. I am willing to pay the additional fees, but I'm only able to pay him as previously agreed.
What are the procedures that my husband and I should follow to finalize our divorce on our own and without my attorney???Remember, all the work has already been done and we have both signed the marital agreement.
Desperately,
MsMafa
My divorce attorney agreed to accept my case for a total of $2,000.00 with the understanding that this was all I could afford to pay. I paid that amount in full at the onset of his appointment.
Because revisions on two occasions were made, and the court date pending at the time was continued, I am being charged an addition 600.00. I understand that I am financially responsible for these circumstances.
My attorney agreed to accept payment for the latter services in 2 week increments that were scheduled for 1 month later; however, during the waiting period, he terminated his services to my divorce.
I became desperate and unaware of what I should do at that point. After having reiterated our verbal agreement to him, he rescinded his actions and refiled the case. Needless to say, the total balance now totals $1,200.00. Again, my attorney seemed to have forgotten our agreement and now wants the balance in full before our court appearance to dissolve the marriage on January 30, 2002. I am willing to pay the additional fees, but I'm only able to pay him as previously agreed.
What are the procedures that my husband and I should follow to finalize our divorce on our own and without my attorney???Remember, all the work has already been done and we have both signed the marital agreement.
Desperately,
MsMafa