Different Attorney, Same Shit

They say when you are seeking the services of an attorney, you need to survey him for his legal expertise and experience in the matter at hand--you have to shop around.

Well, I called the legal aid clinic that disgusted me previously to see what a different attorney would say. It was a man this time and when he spoke, dread filled my body. I can't seem to be comfortable with any man representing my family's interests.

I gave him the run down and his final answer was:

If the abuse was a long time ago, and you haven't presented it previously to the court, then it is not going to be considered.

Okay, so I wasn't surprised. NOTHING surprises me anymore. I've already heard this, from everyone. The point is, I'm sick and tired of hearing this shit from attorneys.

What part about family violence do people still not understand? Oh, most of it.

I wouldn't have reported this to the court during the time period in which the abuse occurred because, it would have left my family in a precarious situation.  I didn't report it during the divorce because it wasn't necessary:  I had the only thing I wanted--my kids. So, I brought it up when it was crucial and threatening our existence--during the visitation/custody modifications.

Which part is so hard to understand?

I wish attorneys would stop engaging conversations about how NOT to protect us, and start examining the laws and defending the truth.