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Law Offices of Nadine M. Sayegh
Family law attorney in Escondido, CAReviews: 33 | Overal Rating: Good
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Nadine not only gave me sound advice on how to handle my divorce, but also was very patient with my stressing over the process. I was also pregnant with my second child, and needed reassurances frequently.
Although the process can take months, Nadine went above and beyond to keep track of my case in the system; even while pregnant herself!
The receptionists were always kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I always felt welcome when I went in, and it is a kid friendly environment! My oldest was always handled appropriately when I brought him with.
I'm happy to say that I was awarded custody of both my children, who are safe, happy, and flourishing in their new environment! Nadine truly cares about children and what is best for them.
If you need help, this is the place to go!
I paid Nadine over $20,000 over the course of 1.5 years. Let me share with you my thoughts on the whole divorce process and selection of a family law attorney in California.
Nadine is not an aggressive attorney and I’m sorry, but in divorce, you’re fighting for time in raising your kids and to protect your finances so that you have the financial means to raise your kids!
About a year into my divorce process, after I had shelled out about $14K to Nadine, Nadine told me that the average cost of a divorce in San Diego county is about $30,000. That’s the AVERAGE cost. The reason that Nadine divulged this information to me was that one day she shocked me with a bill for $8,500 that she expected me to pay, on the spot. Anyhow...my ex-wife went to a high powered attorney at Yelman & Associates in San Diego. I understand that my ex-wife paid over $30K for her attorney. Let me tell you, that money was well worth it for her. If I could go back in time, I would hire a very high-power attorney who is ready and willing to execute an all-out frontal attack that will leave your opponent maimed for the rest of their natural life. I’m talking the type who will kick their opponent in the teeth when they’re already on the ground. There were times when I was dealing with “opposing counsel” (that’s legaleze for your ex-spouse and their attorney) where I literally felt like she had cut off my testicles and was feeding them to me and my family. This woman was BRUTAL. Every time I raised an objection she slapped both Nadine and I across the face with some legal code, leaving a mark in her wake. This woman that my ex-wife hired was TOUGH. I wanted some version of her on MY side. When I asked Nadine to “up the ante” with her, she responded “I don’t play that game.” Well fine, I guess I’ll suffer through this. What’s my other option? Fire Nadine and pay someone else to redo her work?
Throughout the divorce process, I felt like I had to constantly stay on top of Nadine to keep the process moving along. Once she went MIA on me for over 3 weeks. I later found out from “opposing counsel” that she was dealing with family matters. Ok fine -- I get that. It would have been nice if she gave me an update. I have family issues with my kids that I must deal with but I’ll definitely notify my boss about it!
I had multiple misunderstandings with Nadine from everything ranging to spousal and child support monies, to custody arrangements, to the final date of the divorce, to when I can pull the ex off of my insurance, how to argue a case, who is responsible for paying what -- you name it.
Here’s the kicker: when it’s all said and done, she’s going to bill you $90 to send you a canned letter stating that she’s done with your case!
My advice: if you stand to lose a lot in your divorce (e.g. time with your kids and you were the primary income earner and your ex-spouse earned an income radically less than yours) you’re going to pay at least $20K to get divorced. You should bite the bullet and pay $40K to someone who will obliterate your ex-spouse and protect you.
I would definitely use her services again .
BTW, Nadine gave me my entire file...with another client's paperwork in it!!!!!! If your last name is Guenther, you should ask Nadine about the contents of your file. I wonder what is missing from mine. I would like to choose no "stars" for Nadine.
Potential clients be warned!