2006-07-20 13:48:43 · 28 answers · asked by ritalehr 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm assuming you mean how to fight it with no money.
Call your local legal aid office. It should be in the blue pages or government pages of your phone book. You should also call the court and ask for a listing of resources. Most times, they will have someone who knows where you can go for sliding scale legal help in your community.
Do a lot of research online. It's okay to represent yourself in court, but make sure you go in there sounding like you know what you're talking about. Also, try to find yahoo groups or message boards somewhere on the topic where you can talk to others who have been throug it.
2006-07-20 13:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by narsissy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are a dope smoking , drunk all the time,always in jail ,unfit to raise a cat type of mother, I wouldn't worry much. If you have custody ,it's a uphill battle to take those kids from you. The law is almost always on the side of the custodial parent. I've been there. You should do as these other folks suggested and get some free counsel.
2006-07-20 14:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by artic ranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have custody of the kids? Do you work? Whoever has the kids can ASK for money. Ask is the key word here. If you are not working then you need to get a job and get legal aid/counsel from the state you live in. Even working at McDonald's will prove you are trying. The courts, not your ex, will decide who and how much is paid. Don't talk to him or his attorney. Call the state and get help from them as soon as possilbe. Waiting can possibly get you in jail. Kids don't ever need to know that a parent has been arrested for lack of support. Makes them feel you don't care or love them enough to provide.
My husband has an ex that is living off her kid's support and has 2 master's degrees. Refuses to work and he won't go back to court cause she goes nuts on the kids. I worked and supported my child with very little help from my ex. I cleaned house, hung awnings, sold cars, my one year typing class feed us for 18 years. I did what it took. You can too! Prayer help.
2006-07-20 14:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by MotherNature 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is part of a divorce hearing,you have nothing to worry. Most states during divorce or afterwards, grant custody to the mother unless husband can show documented proof (police reports, medical records, etc.) of child or drug abuse. If neither of these exist,let him take you to court, just show up and you will have your say in front of the judge, after all he has to prove it. Now you can call the state legal aid or a nearby university with a law dept and either should be able to help you free of charge. good luck
2006-07-20 14:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is suing you for custody, and you have no money, there are lawyers which will work for low rates, or free for low income persons, as required by the lawyer's Bar. Check with a local one in the phone book and they should be able to provide the info you need to find the local list.
2006-07-20 13:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question is virtually as humorous because it truly is gloomy. i imagine it is wonderful the way you adult males deal with the canines like a baby. i'm a great deal surprised one in each and every of you probably did not record for puppy help. anyhow, i do not imagine having two times the love is undesirable for a canines or absolutely everyone else. in case you do not pick him over, let him take the canines perchance a week out the month or some thing similar. it is cool that you 2 have realized to share the canines. Now if only mum and dad of actual toddlers ought to learn this.
2016-12-02 00:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by ohren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would a father sue for custody of the children and remove them from thier mother? are you on drugs or alcohol? do you have relationships with people that would put the children in danger? maybe you are not able to provide proper shelter, nourishment and clothing for them. are they old enough to make a decision as to which parent they want to live with...laws vary...yes to any of the above will make it difficult for you attorney or not.
2006-07-20 14:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him the kids and you enjoy life to the max. Why is it that the majority of the time the mother keeps the kids? Let him take care of the child - he won't he'll find himself a full time sitter. And you my friend can relax and see the kids when you can and explain to them straight out that their father used money something that unfortunately you do not have a lot of and as in my case could barley support myself and the one child who was not my x's. Good luck with what ever you do.
2006-07-20 13:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by florie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what grounds he is using. i wouldn't think a court would change custody if there are no problems. i would at least go for a consulation with an attorney that specializes in child custody cases and get some basic info. they might even be able to find a way for you to afford representation.
2006-07-20 13:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get some job applications and start by filling in your name at the top. Then you go to line 2 etc. Finally when you get it all filled out, you turn it in. Then you start the next one. If you continue this long enough, you will find access to money.
2006-07-20 13:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋