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Originally Posted by JustTotallyLost
@ Open Eyes, @ Tart Cherry Jam -
" The petitioner files this with a heavy heart, but he feels an obligation to give the respondent the freedoms that she is requesting. The petitioner asks for nothing from the respondent, because he gave his word of honor and nothing could ever compensate for the loss of the true love of his life. The petitioner wishes the respondent love, peace and happiness, and the hope that being released from this marriage covenant will bring healing and new beginnings...."
He looked at me and said, "That is the dumbest ***** I've ever heard, but OK, its your life. We'll do it your way..." |
California is a no fault divorce state. The family court is about money. Nobody in the family court cares about whether you wish the respondent love, peace and happiness or whether you want to keep your promises. Your attorney is correct. You should not be doing what you now are so intent on doing. You should think of your future and get a decent deal out of the divorce. By signing away your rights to the house, you relinquished your right to benefit from the appreciation of real estate in California, but you at least should get a refund of your contribution to the purchase price, as your attorney suggests. Your wife is not capable of appreciating your upholding your promise anyway. You can get sick or disabled soon and really use the money. It is dumb to do what you propose to do. Listen to your attorney and heed his advice.