((((((B)))))),

I just posted in your other thread.

I've learned from personal experience that when it "seems" as though the judge is favoring one party over the other, especially, when the favoritism is not based on facts -- when the facts actually seem to be being ignored -- that there is probably some kind of a deal going on in the background between the lawyer and the judge.

I've seen it. I've seen the lawyer not order the house to be sold and split even when there's a child who will not have a home involved.

Talk with another lawyer -- maybe legal aide. When you talk, stress that you think there are background deals being made -- what can you do about it??. You might be able to get the whole thing moved to a court closer to you -- especially if there are transportation problems (that might be a justification for moving to a closer (AKA 'different') court where you might get a better shot.

My EX had relatives in the court system and other relatives were state police and he had more political friends than you could count on four hands. Needless to say, I got screwed and glued.

It's real obvious when there's deals going on in the background. Files get lost. Papers get lost. Hearings get changed at the last minute. People don't show up and hearings have to be continued. Real obvious.

I know you want to just get on with your life. We ***ALL*** say that. All of us who say that get screwed.

Talk to someone else and get better, more practical advice. Then you can decide what you want to do.

Hugs.

Barb