Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

undeterred

(34,658 posts)
Wed Mar 26, 2014, 01:58 PM Mar 2014

9 Divorce Stories Too Ridiculous To Make Up

There's nothing like divorce to bring out the crazy in people.

Need proof? Below, we've assembled some of the most ridiculous responses to a Reddit thread asking divorce lawyers to reveal the craziest demands and antics they've had to deal with. Read what they had to say -- and try not to weep too hard for the sad, sorry state of humanity.


1. "I had a couple arguing for three hours over who got the kids on Christmas day, only to discover at the end that they were both Jewish." -msc2436

2. "Our case fell apart over a massage chair. They had two kids, but they couldn't let go of the damn chair." -lawschoollorax

3. "Took the couple two hours to decide who would get the groceries left in the fridge. Estimated value of the groceries was around $40. Two hours of my time, opposing counsel time, and mediator time added up to about $1,000. It all came down to a Costco/Sam's Club-sized jar of peanut butter. (Who keeps peanut butter in the fridge?!)" -ammjh

4. "I was in a mediation where it took the couple an hour and a half to split their personal property, retirement accounts, real property, and custody of their six-month-old son. The rest of the day, about four hours, was spent arguing about how to split the time with the dog. For the kid they just put, 'as agreed upon by the parties' but the dog had a strict calendered schedule working out holidays and strict pickup/drop-off times. I was ashamed to be a part of that unbelievable display." -FattyBinz

more at link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/21/divorce-stories_n_5008367.html

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
9 Divorce Stories Too Ridiculous To Make Up (Original Post) undeterred Mar 2014 OP
I love my angelic bride Boom Sound 416 Mar 2014 #1
LOL about the giant peanut butter mnhtnbb Mar 2014 #2

mnhtnbb

(31,384 posts)
2. LOL about the giant peanut butter
Wed Mar 26, 2014, 05:08 PM
Mar 2014

When my aunt died 4 years ago I spent 10 days helping my uncle clean out
his house getting it ready to sell. He ABSOLUTELY REFUSED to
include a giant jar of Costco peanut butter in the assortment of canned
goods/supplies we dropped off at the local food kitchen.

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»9 Divorce Stories Too Rid...