Q: my ex husband and his lawyer made a whole case against me, with no proof. Shouldn't I have been able to defend myself?
Every trial they brought up the most disturbing cases against me. I would either have the proof, which I gave my attorney, who NEVER fought for me, or I would get it right after trial. But NEVER able to defend myself. Me and my lawyer sat quietly the whole time while they badgered me over and over. When I would present my proof to my attorney he'd just say "Jen it's just hearsay", "he said, she said." Which was very frustrating for me because it's not hearsay when I have prove they were lying and hiding everything. It's been almost 4 years since our divorce and I still have all my proof. I am now putting everything together in simple form and plan on going back to court. Also he refuses the court order to give me half the equity of the house, was supposed to be done 3 years ago. Also I highly believe he hid his retirement and 401k, which I have. He forged my name on about $20,000 worth of checks. He filed personal bankruptcy and left me with the derogatory bank acts.
A: You need to have a new attorney look at your case immediately. There may be several things you can do.
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