03/04/2026
Your ex just bait texted you.
And naturally, you got frustrated. So what did you do? Like anyone else would, you responded to each of their claims with multiple paragraphs trying to argue your side.
Sound familiar? Well, a client in a similar situation lost $3k in legal fees because they responded to a "bait" text with a 4-page lesson. That response triggered 3 days of attorney emails, a motion, and a wasted hearing.
This client, before discovering mediation, went the traditional divorce route without the complete knowledge on what to expect in court.
Yes, attorneys are expensive and work on an hourly rate. However, this isn’t limited to just in the court room. So what happens with your text?
It enters a legal "assembly line" that looks like this:
The Intake: Their attorney has to read and "evaluate" your text as potential evidence. ($$)
The Response: Their council drafts a formal reply or a "warning" letter to your attorney. ($$)
The Review: Your attorney now has to read that letter, look at your original text, and call you to "get your side." ($$)
The Filing: If it’s heated enough, it gets attached to a motion. Now you’re paying for court filing fees and drafting time. ($$$)
Here’s what happened to our client: After she received the bill, she realized the importance of being educated on all of her options, and opted for mediation with us instead. By making this choice, she saved thousands, and finished the separation in 2 hours instead of 2 years.
If you're ready to finally make the choice but don't know where to start - comment 'FRESH START' and I'll send you the link on where to begin.
