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[Farm Girl]

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Really proud of you Katie! I'm sorry you have to go thru this again, but the pictures tell the story - and your ex's behavior. He knows he is in trouble - and I'm glad your ex-sister inlaw was able to see what her brother is capable of - Stay strong and be proud you stood up for yourself!

[ATLThrash]

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So so encouraged

KatieB--

I will tell you as an attorney-- the police stuff will come in of your face-- no matter what he wants. Denying an adjournment is not grounds for changing courts or removing a judge. The judge is just being careful because he is representing himself. He is grasping at straws. And I can also say that in my opinion in a domestic violence trial-- he may mention things you have done that seem bad but I would not be concerned that the judge will give them much weight-- only to teh extent that he or she wants to make sure your child is cared for--and that would be a seperate investigation that would have to be started at his filing a complaint or the judge doing ti-- and I doubt given how he has acted that the judge will do that-- he certainly can't say I battered her face because I was sick of her drinking-- who the heck cares? There is never an excuse to put your hands on someone (unless they have done so first and you are defending yourslef and then best to leave it to the cops). I am so so glad to hear from you! Rosemary

[dancingon]

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Invisibility cloak sounds cool.
You've done it once. You can do it again.

[KatieB]

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Thank you dancingon, atlthrash and farm girl..
I've done it twice now - twice! i am so sick of courts its unbelievable.. fingers crossed the next one will be the last one and justice will be served..
Katie xx

[Violet70]

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Katie B --
You just delete those nasty texts as soon as they come through -- do not allow his psychological warfare to have any effect on you -- you are developing into one fine, strong lady! And we are all so proud of you. He sounds like a manipulative verbally and physically abusive prick. It doesn't matter what you have done. No one deserves that. So just put your cloak on to those calls and texts and be strong.
BTW -- sounds like he buried himself yesterday in court -- rich lawyers or not -- I think you are in good shape. Keeep your head up.

Violet

[mama bear]

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actualy doon't delete them....give them to your attorney.....

[ATLThrash]

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So true

KatieB-- Do not delete the texts--as a lawyer, I say definitely give them to your lawyer (or the state solicitor whoever is helping you). He is harrassing you and his texts show knowledge of guilt (at least in a US court they do and I would be very surprised if they did not in your neck of the woods) Also let me ask-- did the lawyers make a motion to withdraw as his lawyers yesterday in court-- is that what happened to delay things? Or did he just show up alone? Reading between the lines-- if he has not paid them-- the usual thing that happens is that they make a motion to withdraw citing non payment and lack of cooperation in the case. This is actually very bad for him. I know it is not too consoling now but they seem to be giving him time only becasue he now has no lawyer and with the way he is acting he may not be able to get another. If they were still his lawyers they woudl show up in court for him even if he did not pay them and then work out the dispute with him-- that is if they were going to continue to represent him. Looks like they are not going to by what you said. Hang in there girl!

[Violet70]

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Mama and ALT are right -- I was not thinking -- those texts are evidence. Just don't dwell on them yourself -- see them for what they are -- emotional warfare -- and throw them right back at him.
Make sure that the prosecutor know that that was going on during the court case.

[Chillgirl]

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Katie - I only saw this thread tonight and just wanted to offer you my support.
You are one strong lady and should be so proud of yourself...
:l

[KatieB]

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thank you chillgirl,
I am so sick of courts! i just want it over with.. after this is over, i hope to never ever set foot in a courtroom again! since meeting my ex i have been in around 8 courts! i never even knew what one looked like.. oh well, 7 weeks til the next date

[hillsidetime]

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Hi KatieB, I am glad you have a little break, it must have been quite tough on you. Now that I am af, like you (soon), I hope that I never see another courtroom ever.
Hill