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Lynda H. McMaken's blog
It is all about the children
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Thu, 2012-05-03 10:21
Dear Aunt Anna,
My wife is mentally ill and untrustworthy. We have three small children and I am fearful for their mental, emotional and physical safety. My wife lies to me about how she cares for them and her parents support her. My youngest is a boy who is now having trouble sleeping and seems afraid. I have asked for a divorce and my wife screams at me that I will NEVER see my kids again. Now I can protect them so I am staying in the house but I only want what is best for the children. Please help me.
Sad in Seattle
Upside down
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Wed, 2012-04-04 13:34
Dear Aunt Anna,
My husband and I have no money. We are upside down on our house. I work and so does he, but we barely make enough to pay our bills. We have two children and I need to get them away from their father. He is abusive, and has little time for "good", in my eyes, parenting. Why can't we get a divorce without it costing an arm and a leg?
Pissed, poor and unhappy in Seattle
Dear PPUS:
Please accept my sympathy for your situation.
It is not about the money
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Tue, 2012-03-20 10:18
Dear Aunt Anna,
I have just found out that my wife is preferring to live with her girlfriend. I have guessed this for years now. I love her very much and just want her to be happy. I want a divorce but do not want to hurt her or take advantage. I have heard such horror stories about divorce attornys. Do you have any advice for me?
Sam from Hansville
You will think I am crazy
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Tue, 2012-02-14 17:52
Dear Aunt Anna,
My friends think I have it made. I am older. My husband has a ton of money. I have a new car. A beautiful house. Whatever I ask for, he gives me. But I have no emotional relationship with him. I do not share his bed. I am living with a stranger. He is nice I guess, and pays for whatever I want. I have not had to work in decades. Yet I am thinking of divorce. Please tell me what to do.
Older but not wiser
Dear OBNW,
I want a divorce and it has been 40 years now
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Wed, 2012-02-08 15:45
Dear Aunt Anna,
what procedures do you have to take to get a divorce if you have been separated for 40 years if the spouse is alive and will not sign papers for divorce?
Procrastinator
Dear Procrastinator,
There are ways to complete a divorce with a non willing spouse. Please find a law firm that has experience in this more complex situation and more forward. 40 years is long enough to be in limbo!
Aunt Anna.
why does divorce cost so much?
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Mon, 2012-01-23 17:22
Dear Aunt Anna,
I want to get a divorce but attorneys are so expensive. We do not have much and I just want a simple divorce and to be done with him. I think he will be fine with paying off the bills and providing for our children. He makes so much more money than I do. So why can't I just pay 500 dollars or less and be done with it?
Frustrated in Kirkland
Dear Frustrated,
I am not Lady GaGa
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Fri, 2011-12-30 16:04
Dear Aunt Anna,
I am not Lady Ga Ga and my husband is not Brad Pitt. We do not run around naked or do anything out of the ordinary. But even though I am not special I still want to be happy and I am not. Should I get a divorce?
Plain Jane in Belfair
My My Ms Plain Jane!!
First of all-there is only one Lady Ga Ga and more power to her.
yeah, happy holidays
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Tue, 2011-12-20 17:34
Aunt Anna I do not know what to do. It is another awful holiday season yet it seems like now is not the time to get a divorce. My wife will go through the roof and she already upsets the kids with the stress of the holidays. When is a good time to let her know I can not stay married to her anymore?
Tom from Lynnwood
Dear Tom,
I signed a Preup-will I get nothing in the Divorce?
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Tue, 2011-12-06 11:34
Oh Aunt Anna. I was so in love and so young. I signed this agreement without knowing what it meant. I just thought I was proving that I loved him, not his money. Now after a loveless marriage and wanting to be free, He is telling me I have nothing. I signed all my rights away. That there is NO community property.
Aunt Anna, I need the money to start my life again. I do not want HIS money. I want half of OUR money. I worked 12 years to build his business. Please tell me I have a chance.
Sara
At Thanksgiving time
Submitted by Lynda H. McMaken on Wed, 2011-11-23 15:05
Dear Aunt Anna:
My spouse is a creep and I no longer want to be with him. But we have two children under the age of ten, and now we are in the holiday season. Please give me some advice as I think I am going CRAZY here.
Susan from Kirkland
Dear Susan,