Nope, not out to get everything I can possibly get. I just want to get this done equitably and be over with so I can move on with things...like buying a house (can't even do that since by MD law that could be considered "marital property" since MD doesn't really recognize legal separation as anything more than an agreement...you are still considered married until final divorce is granted). And by equitably, I'm not asking for everything that I can legally get...just what is fair to me based on our circumstances. Which is being MORE than fair to him. Thanks!!
Attorney-Sue Ann Armitage...any info?
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BadGirl
I am so very blessed
Is your husband agreeable to the divorce? After this lengthy separation, do you already have an agreement in place (whether it be a formal/signed agreement, or just an informal one between the two of you)?
If so, why even bother with an attorney?
Just go to the court house together, get the paperwork from the clerk, stand there and the both of you sign it, hand over your $35 (?, or so) check, and handle it yourselves.
You'll save a crapload of money, a lot of time, and it really is that simple.
GWguy
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Not entirely true. I went thru that. She wanted to buy a house but it would have been common property. I signed an agreement that became part of the divorce proceedings indicating that I would not claim any rights to her new house. that was fine by me, 'cause she just signed over our existing house to me. SueAnn was her lawyer too.
struggler44
A Salute to all on Watch
That's good of you, make sure she is aware of this....When my ex told me the reason she dropped her, it showed that even when we couldn't get along - we still cared enough to do what was right for each other. Remember, there will be NO WINNERS and the lawyers will be the ones to make out the longer it takes.
Yea, so it's such a good idea to come on a public forum and talk about your divorce. You're moving along well. (Easy to see why your marriage failed).
MDTerps
Back in the saddle
Sue Ann is a great lawyer. She is a very busy lawyer as well. I had the same problem getting an appointment with her. I finally called and asked for my money back so that I could go to someone else. They fit me in the next day.
struggler44
A Salute to all on Watch
Sue Ann was my divorce attorney in 1994. My ex and I had been separated for close two two years with no paperwork. The whole thing cost 300 bucks. She did the separation agreement in January of 94. My ex and I both signed it and got the notary seal and she filed it once we returned it. I went in to her office in March with a friend for the recorded deposition and the divorce was final in May.
BTW. Peggy rocks both on and off the clock.
BTW. Peggy rocks both on and off the clock.
Sadysue
New Member
Sue Ann is a great lawyer, however, she also gave us the run around with my boyfriend's divorce. Like someone else said, you just have to be the squeaky wheel. Boyfriend got on the phone and told her how upset he was and he felt he wasn't getting the services he paid for and it was like magic! She started moving his case right along.
Good Luck to you!
Good Luck to you!
Happily, I got a phone call a little bit ago that Sue Ann had a cancellation later this week so I have an appointment 
Thanks to everyone who had positive input!!!
Sadly, he is not all that agreeable, and we have been separted for much longer than 2 years. He keeps saying he's agreeable, but won't agree to anything. I think he figures eventually I'll want DONE bad enough that I'll say you keep everything, just sign the papers...then I think he'd agree.
I thought Peggy was great when I've talked to her before...personable, knowledgeable, and just plain nice!!
As I said before, I really have absolutely nothing bad to say about anybody there on either a personal or professional capibiltiy level. Just wanted them to get this thing done and am happy to have an appointment...hopefully this will steamroll ahead now!!
Thanks to everyone who had positive input!!!
Sadly, he is not all that agreeable, and we have been separted for much longer than 2 years. He keeps saying he's agreeable, but won't agree to anything. I think he figures eventually I'll want DONE bad enough that I'll say you keep everything, just sign the papers...then I think he'd agree.
tigerlily said:
I thought Peggy was great when I've talked to her before...personable, knowledgeable, and just plain nice!!
As I said before, I really have absolutely nothing bad to say about anybody there on either a personal or professional capibiltiy level. Just wanted them to get this thing done and am happy to have an appointment...hopefully this will steamroll ahead now!!
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Sue Ann was my divorce attorney in 1994. My ex and I had been separated for close two two years with no paperwork. The whole thing cost 300 bucks. She did the separation agreement in January of 94. My ex and I both signed it and got the notary seal and she filed it once we returned it. I went in to her office in March with a friend for the recorded deposition and the divorce was final in May.
BTW. Peggy rocks both on and off the clock.
I knew you'd chime in. And yes, she rocks.
Southern Belle
New Member
I've heard from friends that she's the best. They've said her lawyer skills are excellent but her customer service skills suck.
dn0121
New Member
unixpirate
Pitty Party
I haven't used her, but know of two people that used her that were so frustrated with similar complaints. She said she had done something or would do something and it wouldn't happen. It took numerous calls to answering machines or leaving messages DURING work hours over periods of weeks to get things done. Each of them ended up dropping her. With peoples livelihood and happiness in hand, take on as much business as you can handle, rather than creating more havoc for people who are obviously distraught over their problems. Obviously has not ticked enough people off as the client list is still strong.
Does she or office have a web site, I can't find one. I see that she is real busy, are there any other suggestions? Out of all the replies, I only see one other, Sam Baldwin? Oh, I'm receintly retired military, I wonder if I can still use the on base services?
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