The readers here at GU helped me through a tough spot, when they found out I'd not been paid for months. They bought panels, they made store purchases, they commissioned artwork, and donated to the site, raising almost enough to pay one month of bills (which is exactly what I did with it). In these rough economics times it was an incredible outpouring of support. Then I was paid half of what was owed to me by my ad provider. I was able to catch up all of my bills, slightly pay down some of my outstanding credit debt, and pay off money that had been loaned to me by a family member.

I was starting to do the calculations, figuring out our budget so that I could get us back on track and re-establish the savings I had before the beginning of last year. And then it came. The remaining bill from the legal battle I was forced to fight last year. Just when I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, the train stopped and steamed 7 thousand dollars in the other direction. **sighs**

One of these days my occassional optimism will pay off.... one of these days.

Ugh. Sorry to hear. I'm going to see if I can buy more stuff. :-)

I feel for you Woody because I am in a simular situation. Have you tried going to the lawer and telling him of your situation, saying you want to be responsible, but you just can not pay that amount at this time. Perhaps you can work out a better payment schedule.

The day I received the bill I requested information on a possible payment plan. I've not heard from him about it yet. Because of the nature of the civil suit I was part of, my lawyer knows my exact financial situation already.

Ugh.

That bites, my man. I have to wrap up my legal stuff myself, so I know how you feel with the suddenness (although, not to the extent of your bill).

Hopefully soon I'll start working on WoW, then get a commish.

That's just the remainder of the bill. That doesn't include what I've already paid. And the settlement agreement. It's uhh... a high number.

That burns.

I didn't get a chance to contribute in the last Artist for Hire reach out. I'll try to hit the GU store and pick up a panel or 2.