Had a rule to show cause filed against me in January '06. I'm 800 miles away... hired an attorney who turned out to be a poor choice. (Didn't return calls or let me know what happened in court, yada yada yada.)
As a result, a case that should have been quickly wrapped up ended up taking months and months to resolve. (There was absolutely no contempt.)
Finally, 3 weeks ago I discharged my attorney and hired a new one who I think is GREAT. (Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and a very experienced litigator.)
First court appearance by the new attorney, OC withdraws EVERYTHING! So, it's done and I should be doing the happy dance.
But instead I'm pretty torked because I JUST spent a grand to retain this attorney.
Maybe I should just let it go... but I'm totally irked that this is "justice" - Being accused of a crime that I didn't commit, then spending thousands of dollars defending myself for said "crime" only to have it completely dropped.
In actuality, I feel like pressing a malicious prosecution charge, making my ex absorb thousands of dollars in attorney's fees defending herself, then just dropping it all after about 6 months if it looks like I might lose.
I realize that this may not be the most reasonable course of action.
Can you talk me down? :)
As always, thanks for everything.
Best regards,
Hazel
As a result, a case that should have been quickly wrapped up ended up taking months and months to resolve. (There was absolutely no contempt.)
Finally, 3 weeks ago I discharged my attorney and hired a new one who I think is GREAT. (Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and a very experienced litigator.)
First court appearance by the new attorney, OC withdraws EVERYTHING! So, it's done and I should be doing the happy dance.
But instead I'm pretty torked because I JUST spent a grand to retain this attorney.
Maybe I should just let it go... but I'm totally irked that this is "justice" - Being accused of a crime that I didn't commit, then spending thousands of dollars defending myself for said "crime" only to have it completely dropped.
In actuality, I feel like pressing a malicious prosecution charge, making my ex absorb thousands of dollars in attorney's fees defending herself, then just dropping it all after about 6 months if it looks like I might lose.
I realize that this may not be the most reasonable course of action.
Can you talk me down? :)
As always, thanks for everything.
Best regards,
Hazel