2006-07-07 07:52:13 · 6 answers · asked by toni h 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
PD is only for crimminal cases. For civil cases such as custody you should contact The Legal Aid Society.
2006-07-07 07:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You cannot get a public defender for a child custody case -- they are for criminal cases only. I believe what you may be looking for is a Guardian Ad Litem. This is an attorney, assigned by the judge, who acts as your child's representative. This is not your lawyer, but the lawyer of your child. In dealing with particularly heated custody cases, it is best to petition the court for an assignment.
2006-07-07 08:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by Inquisitor-2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Public defenders are for criminal circumstances, not civil. some legal professionals will artwork professional bono, even nonetheless, in baby custody circumstances. you will ought to go searching to confirm what legal professionals will try this on your section.
2016-12-08 16:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by jensvold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Canada we have attorneys at the court house called 'duty counsel' which is a lawyer who volunteers some of his time to help people out... check with the court house in your area to see if this service is available
otherwise, legal aid should be available for this type of matter
2006-07-11 16:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6th amendment right to a layer is only criminal although if you can't afford an attorney there may be other options. legal aid for instance
2006-07-07 07:56:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can and they will explain it all to you if you go to the family justice department
2006-07-07 07:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by barbie89032 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋