Not is this case. I retained JM Levings's services in Aug of 09, and the Primary focus was to seek an amendment to the dissolution agreement that states my ex-wife is entitled to 25% of my annual (if any) bonus. My ex-wife and I agreed that she would not go after anything more than child support and I would split additional expenses with her for day care, insurance, etc. She receives over $1800 in Child Support from each month. In addition, she pulls in 55K a year on her own. I say she is doing pretty good for a mother of two children and a supportive Father/ex-husband.

Secondary focus was to attain a fresh copy of a the parenting agreement that states I have Joint legal custody of both our children. This was not a big request since on the day of our divorce, the judge ordered my Ex-wife's attorney to furnish a amended copy to me asap. Since I had not received this after 2 months of our divorce, I asked JM Leving to include this in the initial motion.

I was asked furnish a $7500 retainer fee and explained to this law firm that I could not afford anything above 10K for their services so the faster and more direct we handle this the better off we will all be. I provided them with a comprehensive spreadsheet of all my expenses to indicate I was in no financial position to throw money at this case. I paid them an additional $2500 in Feb 2010 still with no result on either goals.

I paid 10K for nothing...In Jan 2010, I was not only order by my ex-wife's lawyer to pay 25% of my bonus but also was advised by y own lawyers to pay as to avoid a contempt of court motion...WHAT??? By late May, I decided enough was enough...they was no progress and JM Leving still had the nerve to bill be another $9,600 that they are still sending me invoices for and trying to collect.

I have filed a complaint wit the ARDC (Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission) on 7/26/10

First and hopefully the last time I will ever need to use a lawyer!!!

If your a responsible father and ever need council, DO NOT use JM Leving law for representation!!! They will eat your wallet away!!!