04-29-2008, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JudgeJudy
Shelbie, first of all I hope your mother-in-law doesn't read your post, obviously she is going through a bad time and you are worried about having to help her out a little? I'm sure she has done plenty for her son and you, family is about stepping up to help when someone is down, especially if they are being victimized as it sounds like here. That said they are absolutely common law married if what you say is true, will an attorney want to handle the case, who knows, however many really good attorneys charge for a consultation because thier time is valuable. I doubt an attorney who is practicing would be just out to make some quick cash...come on give me a break. I hope she gets the help she needs and hopefully you will stay out of it since you are on the negative side, negativity is the last thing she needs right now!
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Copy and paste the part of the OP question that was negative. I didn't read any complaints, or anything negative at all. AND, there are many unscrupulous attorneys, just as their are the same in any profession ,who are more than happy to make a quick buck. Law school is expensive. Ask me how I know?
I think the fact that OP took the time to organize her thoughts, and articulate them in this manner is clearly a sign of compassion, not negativity. And she is right--as much as we might love our in laws, having them move in, lock stock and barrel would put a strain on even the most loving of relationships. You telling her to "stay out of it" when she would obviously LOVE to extricate herself from the entire scenario is rather judgmental of her motives, don't you think? Also, I love the "I'm sure she has done plenty for you" assumption. On what great knowledge is THAT gem based?
The only prejudice in the posting is what you have, for some bizarre reason, interjected on your own.
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