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September 4, 2011 at 2:10 am #3623silver-liningParticipant
Hi Sista’s!!!
I have been wanting to get an updated post for some time now, but no computer (actually no internet service) at home at this time. So, mostly I am on my Iphone and it just gets to be too much to try to put it all out there!
As most of you know, I am in the process of a divorce. I served my SA in May of this year. Since then, he has refinanced the mortgage loan in his name only, as he is keeping the house and I will be temporarily moving to my Dad’s for some down time and recuperation. I’m not sure when I am moving yet and we haven’t even begun to negotiate our settlement and figure out who is taking/keeping WHAT. I am dreading that whole ordeal, but obviously it needs to be done and probably the sooner the better. Living with an active SA while you are married is a horrible thing. Living with an active SA when you are getting divorced is nothing short of horrendus. He is nothing but an asshole. It’s not like I didn’t already KNOW this, but his true colors are really coming out every which way I look.
So… here is his latest stunt:
When he refinanced, he could only borrow 85% of the appraisal value and also, he had about 6 grand tied up in closing costs. So, once the equity check came in, I was suppose to immediately take $35,000.00 and put it in my own account because that is how much he already had on his side due to the refinance. The rest was a lump sum that was to be given to one of our lawyers to hold until the negotiations were over and then to be distributed appropriately. He told me that we should just have a family member hold on to it (his Dad or mine) so that we would not continue to incur extra costs with our attorneys. I still felt more comfortable getting a money order made up for the entire lump sum (not including my 35K), and let my lawyer deal with it. The guy told us that it would take about a week to get our check. A little over a week went by and I asked SA if he had heard anything about the check lately. He said yes, it came in the mail and he deposited it in our account and I would have access to it on Monday. So…. on Sunday night, I told him that I was going to bank on Monday to open my own account, deposit the 35K, and money order the rest for attorney. He never said ONE WORD. Next day at bank, I find out that greedy, conniving, bastard wrote a check with that extra money and sent it to pay a credit card that was in HIS NAME ONLY, that I never even knew about prior to D day and he has YET to tell me what was even ON that damn thing.
When this divorce is over, he still has his 90K+ job and OUR house….. I have nothing. (ok, a waitressing job with no benefits) So in other words, every dime to my name is going to make a difference to help me start my new life. That bastard owes me that much. He won’t miss a beat AND he will just move the next sucker in before the ink is even dry to help him start paying his bills once I am gone. I CAN NOT STAND THAT LYING, PIECE OF SHIT, MOTHER FUCKER. (Thank you Lexie for all I have learned!)
But really, everything I own, am worth, have to get started, etc. depends on the outcome of this divorce. He has already taken SO MUCH from me. When that man at the bank told me the money was gone and that a check had been written to the credit card company AND cleared already… I sat at his desk and cried. I could NOT believe it. I continue to be amazed at how fucking low this dude will actually stoop and I have a feeling it aint over yet. I didn’t just cry for the money (although OUCH, I need that money) but mostly for how he continues to screw me over at every pass. He planned it ALL out and knew exactly what he was doing. EXACTLY. He never said a peep when the check came in nor that he took to bank or ANYTHING when I said I was going to bank the next day. He KNEW what was going to happen at the bank. I couldn’t even concentrate on all the BS the banker was trying to explain about my new bank account, because I just sat there in catatonia (thanks again, Lex) and sniffled. I told him I would have to come back later to get a real banking lesson – because as of that moment – I was DONE. I didn’t hear a word he said.
Believe me, there was no miscommunication either. We had went over the plan MANY times. But he just couldn’t stand it.
My attorney is PISSED and I’m sure we will find ways to make it up with other stuff – but that is not the point.So… I am meeting with my attorney this coming Friday with a few differenct scenario proposals (dream lists) and we are going to put the best one together. Then, she write a letter to my SA and his attorney and tell them that she has advised me that litigation will get very expensive and it would be in both of our interests to settle this thing out of court. She will go on to say that if it comes down to litagation, we will need detailed records to ALL CREDIT cards (paid the fuck off or NOT) and also, that we would have to send a supeona to his employer to obtain his work email records, cell phone records, and internet browsing records in order to put together something for the judge to consider. And THAT, ladies is when my SA will shit his pants at the thought of his employer even SKIMMING over his records in any way, shape, or form. With all my double secret investigating from January through May, I witnessed the fact that he has sat at his desk at his GOOD job and did nothing but work the single sites, his private email accounts, send and receive pics – UNBELIEVABLE pics, etc. for at least 6 to 8 hours A DAY, EVERY DAY……. Probably for YEARS……….
So…… after my attorney gives her little speech, she will slide our nice, neat, little proposal under their nose and ask him to sign on the dotted line. And for the love of God, I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 4, 2011 at 2:33 am #18066zumbagirlMemberSL,
This is what breaks my heart the most: how someone you made vows to, and vice versa, can show such a lack of compassion. It boggles my mind and my heart. To be honest, it scares the crap out of me too.
You are the busiest, hardest working person I know. Don’t be hard on yourself for what isn’t done yet. Look at all you’ve done once your mind was made up. You’re not as frozen as you think. Not to mention the fact that you’ve been taking care of yourself by seeing your doctor and going to therapy.
I just hate the fact that it seems like SA seems to “win” so much–your beautiful house, his big important job (that he is taking advantage of), his fancy mid-life-crisis car, your boat and the enjoyment of times spent at the lake with friends that you cherish. But you know what: he’s an empty, sick person who has not hit rock bottom. There’s nothing more you could do for him or with him. And you will have your soul intact.
You are really an inspiration. You stayed for a long time, and you tried to work with so little because you are a beautiful, caring person who cherished the vows you took. You built a life together based on those vows. Have no regrets and hold your head high. You did the best you could. Your SA is losing so much more than you are. I believe that with my heart and soul.
Love you much, my friend! ZGSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:43 am #18067silver-liningParticipantAwwww… thank you Soul sister!! That means alot……
September 4, 2011 at 11:55 am #18068floraParticipantI’m gitty for this. Big smile at the end. I hope this all turns out. You have it all Silver, however so far the ass has no idea.I am really hoping for the happy ending. At this point your divorce maybe over sooner than mine!! And i think once he was served…he is not allowed to hide and distribute assets like he did. So hopefully there will be some good recourse here.
Please tell us when the day will happen so we can send positive thoughts your way!!
Love,
FloraSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:52 pm #18069marieParticipantHi silver-lining,
I read both of your posts and I have such a mix of emotions…I am enraged at your soon to be ex, I am so sad for the continued pain and trauma you have, and all of the energy that this is sucking away from the other things in your life.
As regards your soon to be ex ( I refuse to use the term husband or even ex- husband with him, because he wasn’t ever one)…wake up every day and remind yourself that he is one day closer to being completely irrelevant in your life. Your situation is very much like the other women on this site going through a divorce….you didn’t have the marriage you wanted with this man and you’re not going to have the divorce you want with this man. But you are going to win this game silver lining, because you are on the right side of it. Remind yourself of that, too, if you need to.
As regards the freezing and inability to focus, that probably is some version of normal for these incredibly abnormal circumstances, BUT it’s at a point where it’s bothering you and adding to your stress, so reaching out for help is exactly the right thing. It may be PTSD, may be depression that isn’t adequately treated, may be that you need more sleep, may be a combination of things, may be ( fill in the blank). I think seeing your primary care physician is an excellent idea. When our patients need more help, our job is to look at the whole person and figure out with them what they need and how best to do that.Maybe you need your med dosage tweaked, maybe you would benefit from a different or additional med, maybe you just need something to help sleep for a few days, there are so many possibilities for help to get through this. I personally wouldn’t focus on one thing and go in and say you need help for that. ( for example, “I think I have PTSD, what can I do?”) Go in and tell them what is happening with you, and figure it out together from there. You don’t want the doctor to focus only on one thing, you want them to look at you, the whole person in front of them. It’s very reasonable to say, “I need help, do I have this? Is this a why or a part of what’s going on with me?”
As regards you….silver-lining….you just blow me away every time you post! You are so warm and giving and loyal and compassionate and authentic, open, and vulnerable. You are so ready to give help, and you can ask for help….and that is a really impressive combination in ways that maybe you haven’t thought of. What you write makes me smile, and often outright laugh….. or it can make me tear up. You make me think, you make me look at my own life with what you write and how you think about the world. You are so valuable here on this site, silver-lining. I think about so many things you have said as I go about my day.
Love,
MarieSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm #18070napParticipantHi Silver,
Your ex and mine are cut from the same mold. I could easily write 2 full pages about the shinanagins my ex has or has tried to do during the divorce….some, actually most is so unbelievable, its almost laughable.This is how I deal with his sorry as*. I ONLY communicate with him via my lawyer to his. That way only really important stuff gets addressed and he can’t try to connect me with small stuff just to make a connection to manipulate me. His discovery was so incomplete, she had to send out 15 supenas, shes leaving no stone unturned. She’s already found one pension he “forgot” about, but he sure remembered the one I had. There may be more. There’s already about $25,000 unaccounted for missing since he filed ooooops again. I know my lawyer bill is going to be up there however shes worth every penny! My ex and I had a credit card toghether for the last 16 yrs, he got the number changed and then told me he wasnt going to give me my card, was holding it hostage!!! I couldnt buy the basic things I needed for my new house. Soo we went to court and he was ordered immediate return of my card. Took him 5 days to return it. He didnt even show up at court that day.
Long, story short, i’m not taking any shit from my MF ex and either is my lawyer. She doesnt let him pull any crap! I hope you and your lawyer do the same. She could file a motion and have him repay you that money, “return of property” possiblely. Dont let him get away with anything.
Love, Nap
September 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm #18071lyloParticipantDitto Marie! You are all that! I remember back when you first posted that you were going to confront him with what you had discovered and I think I sent a warning about your safety. He could really lose it when he is confronted with the mountain of crap he has amassed. It’s all your fault, you know! You and your Atty need to go into hiding! When you are truly free of this mess, you have what it takes to build a fantastic life for yourself. Great things are ahead. XO
September 4, 2011 at 6:18 pm #18072silver-liningParticipantYou chicks really know how to rally and lift a girl up during dark times! Thank you all SO MUCH!!
More later……September 4, 2011 at 7:24 pm #18073dianeParticipantDearest SL
Pedal to the metal. You are creating your future. A different way to view the divorce. Forget about endings, this is the way you are going to create your beginning. Don’t talk to him. Use the lawyer.
And you are one of the most wonderful, beautiful, warm human beings I’ve ever met. And no matter what, that’s who you are. He, however, remains an asshole.
love,
D.September 4, 2011 at 10:42 pm #18074silver-liningParticipantGirlfriends,
I am feeling much better today! Thank you all so much for the love I feel and your kind words!
Zumba- you are the best friend I could ever possibly dream of! I am so glad we found each other even under such unfortunate circumstances! You are never far from my thoughts and are always just a text away! You know exactly how to cheer me up when I need it and I know we are going to be friends for a long, long, time! AND, I love how I can call your SA a jackass whenever I want, even on days that you actually sorta like him and you don’t care!!
PS- he’s STILL a jackass!!! 🙂Flora – you have always Hated my husband from the start and it is YOUR face I see when I think about screwing him over and it will be especially YOU I will want to tell the details of what happened because I know you are dying to know!!
Marie- I hold my breath every time you write something to me, because I know how awesome it will be! From the very first time I posted my story, you have been there with a kind word and a forgiving heart (like when I talked about going to the slammer!!) Yikes!! And you have always encouraged me and pointed out my good qualities even at times when I swear there were none!! You are so beautiful and smart and mature with a funny side and I love to make you laugh!! I am soooo glad you are here!!
PS- thanks for the medical advice!! I always trust your judgment!Nap, Nap, Nap!!
What can I say? We truly are married to clones! Ugh!! Lucky us!! Loved the phone chat today and thanks for making me feel much better!! You are just as awesome on the phone, as you are on the site! Can’t WAIT to meet you in person!
Lylo, my late night friend! Sometimes it’s just me and you out there!! Thanks for consistently supporting me and always telling me that things will work out ok and I think I actually am starting to believe you!!!
And Diane, I like the perspective you gave me to consider!! Get moving cause I am creating my new life, instead of worrying about the old one!! I am so excited for you and what your future holds! I want to hear every last detail!!!
PS- I think it’s great that you are a minister and still use the word Asshole!!! Lol!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!
September 5, 2011 at 12:25 am #18075napParticipantSilver,
So happy you are feeling better today. You’re a very delightful person and I enjoyed our chat today! Hang in there you’re doing great and move to your own pace!
Love, NapSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:54 am #18076kmfMemberHi Sl,
I am probaly missing some of the details but i don’t understand how if you were married 17 years (not working I am assuming), he has a good job, you have assets like house and boat…how is it you have to leave this marriage with nothing?? What about the 50/50 rule? Also, I thought that once you served someone with divorce papers they could no longer spend bug sums or hide big sums??
FINALLY…if you KNOW and have proof that he was doing weird stuff at work why don’t you just hold his feet to the fire and say settle fairly OR I will publicly out you to your boss? How easily can he make a come back from that. Someone was just fired from my husband’s company(American company) for viewing porn at work.Futhermore, AFTER your divorce and especially if you are not getting alimony ….why don’t you publicly out him at his job anyway…just to level the ole playing field abit? Creep! Karen xx
September 5, 2011 at 4:58 am #18077kmfMemberAlso just wanted to add that i think you are VERY brave going ahead with so much stacked against you. This is one of reasons I have not tackled mine in a court because I KNOW he will do everything he can to hurt me in the final way…money? I dearly hope that in a year or so I will read that you have met a nice, decent man who is valuing you as you deserve, SL Karen xx
PS there is NOTHING lower on the planet than an active SA/psychopath
September 5, 2011 at 10:07 am #18078floraParticipantHi Karen and all.. I think that court is still heavily weighted towards men and who has the most money…which sucks. This still has not changed. I really hate the fact that whoever has the bigger checkbook can run up the court bills, until the other has to settle or fold..becasue they do not know how they will pay their attorneys fees. ugh.
I think Silver had a plan to out her h as part of the settlement meeting…and i think it will go really well and she will get what she wants :-).
But no its not 50/50. the h will take it to court, bleed any extra money dry fighting her for it…and no its not fair. but that is my take on it.Flora
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