And, I am supposed to hear back today from my ex regarding the 10K I asked for. I pray that he agrees to settle this with me again outside of court. I don't think I will pursue it legally, unless I can get a pro bono lawyer to help me. I am certainly not paying a law firm for $7500.

My ex intimidates me. He claimed he would have gone BALLISTIC if I had gone after alimony, yet he offers me money after our court date? So he has to have everything on HIS TERMS, and he has to be the one in control - always.

I am not expecting him to agree to giving me 10K, but I am hopeful.

It's very possible that a judge would rule in my favor, given that my ex committed perjury, I lost my income, the economy is going down, and the sleazy lawyer advised me not to tell the judge that I lost my job. I think each of these factors weigh in my favor, and I know that all these factors would be taken into consideration.