My Mother-in-Law Burst Into Laughter When I Entered Divorce Court Without an Attorney. My Husband Sat Confidently Beside Three High-Priced Lawyers, Convinced They Would Take Everything From Me.

original,” she said.

“Yes, Your Honor,” I answered.

“Do you understand that you are not required to waive any claims against third parties?”

“Yes.”

“And you are entering this agreement voluntarily?”

“Yes,” I answered.

Judge Porter turned to him.

“Mr. Ellison, do you understand that your testimony and admissions may have consequences beyond this divorce?”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

“Are you entering this agreement freely?”

“Yes.”

“Has anyone pressured you?”

“No one is pressuring me now.”

“That was not my question.”

“I was pressured before.”

“But I am signing this freely.”