Legal Question in Family Law in Montana

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I filed for divorce from my disabled husband in Dec, 1998. Three minor children moved out of our family home with me. My husband didnot have a representation for 6 months. My lawyer spent a lot of time responding to him and addressing property issues. We have very little property together: a mobile home that sits on land owned by my mother. I do not understand how months can go by and I amnot yet divorced. My attorney states that because he is disabled we have to show some type of resolution for his living situation since he has been asked to vacate my mother's property. At first my husband was contesting that the property was his. He petitioned for temporary spousal support from me and that hearing didn't take place until June! I work a full time job and take home @ $1500/month as of July. I am totally caring for the 3 teenage children. My soon to be EX has chronic illness which hinders his ability to hold a full time job. However, he has many talents and has supplemented his SSI ($500/month) with odd jobs in the past. All I want is a few family pictures and personal effects from the house. He can have the mobile home, tools, outdoor stuff, etc. Why is this taking sooooo long?


Asked on 7/25/99, 1:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Sullivan Mark R. Sullivan - Attorney at Law

Re: divorce

I know these things take longer than anyone wishes they would. Although your case is the most important and only case in the world to you, the court has hundreds (thousands in Flathead County where I practice) of cases to deal with each year. You are simply a number at the courthouse and when your lawyer can get it scheduled (remember all of these thousands of cases need to be scheduled) it will be resolved. I know it is very simple and straightforward to you, but the judge will have to hear both sides of the story and may see it differently. Your lawyer is probably as frustrated as you with the inability to get this case completed. It sounds like your lawyer is trying to do the best possible job for you and prevent you from cheating yourself. Good Luck!

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Answered on 7/27/99, 11:16 am


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