Re: ADHD and Legal Issues

[sdwa]

Sorry you’re dealing with all of that. I’ve forgotten about my tabs and gotten stopped for it as well. Sometimes, however, by NOT acting ashamed or guilty, but instead trying to appear cool and rational, you can get the fines reduced, if you lay out a logical argument and plead poverty. In my experience going in there with a kick-me sign means they’re going to kick me. I think it would be worth asking for legal advice – maybe there is a free legal aid hotline in your area.

We’re forever getting notices that our gas has been shut off, or our water or electricity is about to be shut off, because bills have a way of getting lost or buried. I wish I could be on top of this stuff, and maybe I’ll find a way. One thing that helps is a highly visible dry-erase calendar hanging on my wall, where I can see at a glance what my obligations are that month. I’d like to believe we can solve these problems, but we’re probably not going to be able to solve them using the same methods other people use.

I wonder if we can use ADHD as an excuse to get out of jury duty? 😉

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