Let No [One] Man Put Asunder

Why does the process of divorce have to be so involved and disheartening in Jamaica? Its not like I'm Paul McCartney with a gazillion dollars to part with or stuff like that.

Why is it that 4 different lawyers will give you four different versions of the process - of what is required from you, how long it will take and what its likely to cost?

I separated from my wife of 16 years last May (2008) and there are times when I almost feel its not worth the hassle.

I'm not seeking custody of our 2 children, but I certainly want unlimited visitation. We'll just have to see
The situation is compounded by the fact that I'm not in a regular job or earning nay significant income at the moment

But I figured, the birth of my son (now 14 years old) was an epochal event that I decided to write about (a column called "Fatherhood") and it worked (I've gotten more responses to that to anything I've written. So this being another epochal event for me, I figure, 'what have I got to lose.

I'd love to hear from other "separated men" out there (and you who have gone through divorce (whether single or remarried) Email me at liveplug@yahoo.com and/or post your comments on this blog

I'm continuing my adventure of "sudden" singlehood. Hope to share some stories