New client was disatisfied with his high dollar divorce specialist lawyer. Former female divorce client recommended me...so he fires his first atty and hires me even though I'm not a specialist.
Opposing counsel is another specialist know for his success in representing women scourned. Judge is a middle aged divorcee, A real tough broad. Runs her court room really tight. Local rules give each side only 30 minutes to try issues of temporary support.
Complicated case. Husband (my client) leaves his wife of 26 years. In a moment of stupidity tells her he's in love with another woman...has been having an "emotional" affair. Husband makes about $350K/year (a LOT for here). Total techno geek. Wife has beena stay at home mom for last 25 years,,,married shortly after HS.4 kids (2 are over 21..others are son 18, dtr 19). Dtr sides with dad and moves in with him after mom literally beats her up. Son stays with mom and hates dad.
Husband has been voluntarily paying about $13K total to keep wife in marital home/utlities/car/$2500 mad money/Child support/etc. Try to settle before hearing....no go when we stopped offer at $16.5....SHE WANTS $20k/MONTH.
Go to trial. afterwards opposing counsel feels like she'll get $18K. I fear it will be higher.
Result? Judge awards $7,400 total. HOOOOOAAAAAHHHHHHH.
I....AM....DA.......MAN!!!!! Guy stroked me a $5K bonus on the steps of the courthouse. Wait til he gets my bill
