Marilyn M Brown

I also heard they Marilyn was a great attorney. I was married for about 28 years, was hoping I would get at least 28% of my ex’s half million dollar a year income, I didn’t. I helped put him through phd school, stayed home with the kids while he was out of town alll the time and took care of EVERYTH...ING! I did the acre of yard work by my self, was the one who cleaned the garage and had no maid for a 5,000 sq ft home. When I said I did everything I mean it. But, I guess I was not worth 28%. She did not put in the decree his documentation of some the percent of the alimony I am suppose to get so now I just have to take his word on my portion, so frustrating obviously he is not an honest person. He purchased a brand new bmw 2 weeks after the divorce, had plastic surgery, has been on multiple vacations and is building a big brand new home while I am trying to keep my bills paid and flip credit cards to gets points everywhere to be able to take my kids on vacations. I am older, have no skills due to being a stay at home mom and taking care of our family, so I am unable to get a decent job. Marilyn is a nice person but, I don’t feel like I got what I should have. I also feel like if we would have met and had a plan before mediation it many have worked out better. She made me feel like I was already a winner going into mediation but, did. It feel like one after.

Was told the price of an easy divorce cost and a hard divorce cost so I said we better plan on the hard divorce cost, she told me $4,500.00. I ended up with not even a 1/4 th of what I should have gotten for alimony! I had no vehicle for 4 months, finally after 8 months was able to go get my perso...nal things, 2 hours in my house! The rest of the assets were by law to be split 50/60, well I got 0 of the assets, he got the toyhauler, 2 dirtbickes, 4 4 wheelers, 30 guns, safe that I bought to hold 60 guns, all 4 vehicles, boat, and the list goes on. Mediation lasted 14 hours! He let the neighbors go through my things and take what they want. He had a big blue dumpster delivered and threw away the rest of my personal items, allot of antiques from family members. And that’s just a small portion of what happened! Steer clear of this firm!

I was ending an almost 30 year marriage to a man who was abusive, manipulative and controlling. It was a really scary process since I was concerned about his reaction. I asked many people who is the best divorce attorney in the area and every time the answer was Marilyn Moody Brown! Marilyn wa...s wonderful and in addition to the outstanding legal expertise Marilyn provided emotional support and encouragement as well. She fought for me on every point. I got the house, the car I wanted, and my prized collectibles among other things. My ex and his lawyer tried to push me around and take advantage but Marilyn was 100% on my side and kept my interests protected. During our 16 hour marathon mediation, there were times I was an emotional wreck, but Marilyn helped keep my spirits up and offered incredible emotional support. She put a stop to the negotiation when she saw I was in need of a break. Marilyn said one thing to me that day that was life changing. "I've always known that he didn't deserve you, but as I see how he operates I know that you don't deserve him!" As I move forward and get on my post divorce life I'll remember these powerful words from Marilyn and not settle for another manipulative man, because she helped me see that I truly do deserve a companion who will respect and cherish me for the person I am. I cannot recommend Marilyn Moody Brown highly enough.