Posted by Stamper_WI on 2/1/11 2:58pm
Msg #370878

Divorcing people

I have come to the conclusion that I would rather have them both before me than just one. When there is one, the filters of having a neutral 3rd party around seems to clog up. Alway there is a statement to the effect of "This is not what I agreed to" followed by a panicked phone call to their attorney. Followed by a second trip by you
When they are both there. They usually make a supreme effort to be nice to each other.

Reply by Cari on 2/1/11 4:15pm
Msg #370895

...about a year ago, I had a couple come in to my office with their own WF refi docs. She was preggo, and I thought everything was fine between them. We start and then the husband starts to speak to her in another language, sort of harshly. The wife was quitely signing her docs, and then about ten minutes in, says they were in the middle of a divorce. My heart sank for them and for the baby.

....I finally had to intervene and asked that he please stay focused on what he was signing. He shut up and glared at me the rest of the closing....I just smiled....

She called me recently....she needs a new quit claim deed....hmmm

Reply by SueW/Tn on 2/1/11 5:12pm
Msg #370915

My WORST signing was a divorcing couple in different locations, it even went so far as her lawyer calling me 2 months later while I was getting new tires on the car! Ugh!

Reply by MikeC/NY on 2/1/11 5:36pm
Msg #370924

"When they are both there. They usually make a supreme effort to be nice to each other."

Not in my experience. The worst signings I've had were with divorced or divorcing couples. There just seems to be a lot of undirected anger in those situations, and any bystander can get caught in the crossfire.

Having gone through a divorce myself, I know the emotions involved. While I would not have a problem being in the same room with my ex, I am never comfortable with getting in the middle of someone else's situation.

Reply by LKT/CA on 2/1/11 7:50pm
Msg #370949

Not in my experience either. I did some general notary work for a divorcing couple. Thank goodness we were at Starbucks inside the middle of Albertsons. They'd argue in English and then in Arabic and then back to English. I asked the lady what language they were speaking as I was intrigued. He wanted to tell me all about the scars on his chin from bar fights and she complained about him being a "playboy". She tried to keep him focused and would yell at him. It was causing a scene - especially when they'd argue in Arabic. They were both in their 30s and childless.

A typical 15 min general notary job turned into an hour with those two. I was paid extra for my time - but YIKES!!! Thank goodness we were amongst many people, cameras and witnesses (at Albertsons) in case things got too ugly - are shall I say *uglier*. I planned my escape - right through the produce section.

Reply by CF on 2/1/11 7:56pm
Msg #370950

3 time was a charm for my divorce situation that

went on for the past 3 weeks and was re-drawn 4 times. Yes, the 4th time was 5 minutes before I needed to leave the for the 3rd appointment. They finally got it right this time!!!!

Reply by Yowheelz on 2/2/11 11:21am
Msg #371011

Husband, wife and 2 attorneys = Nightmare

Husband wife arguing, attorneys in and out of room. I was just about to tell them to call when they had differences worked out when they decided to sign. Most of the arguing was over photographs of dogs that wife wanted and husband had. Process took 1.5 hours.