Friday, August 10, 2007

My online friend, John, sent me a yahoo message and said, "Major nightmares in getting that marriage tossed out. Been reading that part of your blog." I didn't get well what he meant by that so I asked.

"That legal problem you have been working on for several years. I thought it was complicated in the USA... in 10/2006 mom was taking out a loan. Found out the house was still in dad's name even though they had been divorced for 36 years and he had been dead for 1 1/2 years. Her divorce lawyer never filed the papers. I just spent 5 months 4 court hearings and $1,400 in legal fees getting mom's Will probated. Then had to refile again because it said "Executor" and not "Independent Executor" which is required by Texas State Law. It was crazy. Probate Judges in Texas are picky because they can be held liable if they make a clerical error. Good luck on your court nightmares."

"In the 1950's The Judge got 10% of the estate as a fee. Now they get US$ 40. My lawyer was charging me $210/hour which is cheap. On average they charge US$ 350/hour. Good thing Randy is a patient man. Next you will have to deal with the INS (US Immigrations and Naturalization Service). What you will have to deal with if you move to the USA."

"Immigration laws here are crazy now. Difficult to even get a Visa. Takes 5-7 weeks to even get a passport. I let mine expire. Have to get it renewed. In trouble if I have to make a business trip out of the USA. First time I got a passport it took 4 days. Difficult if you look at the laws for the first time."

While I was worried about the immigration procedures Randy and I will deal with, someone buzzed at the gate... two dozens of deep burgundy roses and a box of Bruges Belgian Fine Chocolates from IslandRose.net had been delivered. Guess from who? From Randy!!!

Randy's lovely surprise kept my mind off about court nightmares... in my heart, I know God will open all paths for me and Randy. We had been good to our children, we deserve utmost happiness any souls desire...