Two sides to every story

[marenkp]

This is one of those "trying to process it all" posts.  If it's riddled with errors, it's because I'm exhausted.  Apologies.  It's sort of rambly.

A few months ago, my husband and I went to see a movie (Beowulf; color me unimpressed) and ran into a woman whose ex-husband was an investor in a sports academy owned by one of my hubby's friends (...

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[54321sherry]

I feel bad for H's situation but I don't see how an affidavit from your husband could possibly help in the case she's trying to make. If Lon hasn't already signed something, I don't believe he should at this point. As for that second affidavit, I'd point blank refuse. I might also say you and your husband were uncomfortable being involved when clearly your husband doesn't have any information which could benefit her case. I would be inclined not to testify based upon her twisting your husband's words. He can only tell the truth on that stand and that might backfire on her. It would be different if your husband had direct knowledge of any fraudulent financial actvity by her ex. It would be nice if you could help her, but you can't.

I think you're doing a great job of looking at all sides of this story in an objective manner. I tend to side with the wronged party, but H sounds like she needs some healthier pursuits to move past her bad divorce. I do feel for her, as I've been there myself, but living well is the best revenge.

[marenkp]

Normally I side with the wronged party too, and I did think her ex-husband was a pr**k for the way he handled the dissolution of their marriage. That's actually why Lon and I agreed to sit down and talk with her a little more in the first place. But the more we saw of her, the more vindictive the conversations became, and she thought Lon's version was too tame. He needed to be stronger in the language he used against F. Her idea of "stronger language" amounted to things he never said, and in the end, he just couldn't give her what she wanted.

It seems to me if her attorney is any good, he'll know a waste of time when he sees one and he'll realize at least from a financial perspective, my husband doesn't really have anything to add to the case. The whole thing is just so ugly. It makes me feel bad for the whole family to be tearing at each other like this.