We have no children together,Our house burnt down so no property to fight over,never did joint taxes,married three years.I'm about to start working so will that hurt me getting help to divorce him,Money is tight,I just want to to be done with him before he gets out.I'm living in texas now and he"s in Iowa.I've had no contact with him.does he have a right to fight it.I have no clue how to get this done.
2006-08-25 03:19:45 · 16 answers · asked by Miky 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm not sure what the laws in Texas are, but I'm pretty sure that you can get legal aid for the divorce and he can't contest it b/c he's been convicted of DV against you. In most cases like this, you should be able to get some help from a women's advocate or program in the area for abused women. Good luck and stick to your guns.
2006-08-25 03:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact legal aid first of all and see if they can help you. If not you should be able to use a kit and type up some pretty simple papers yourself since you have no children or assets to divide then you can file for a paupers affidavit and have the filing fees waived.
2006-08-25 10:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the clerk of the court in tohe city you live in an you can obtain a packet to file for a divorce through publication. (It is run in the newspaper for a priod of time and If he does not dispute it you will be granted a divirce. Cost: around $300.00
2006-08-25 10:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this isn't hard get a hold of your legal aid office, give them your info they will send you out paper work fill it out send it back in and you will know in a few days if they can help you . if they can all you pay is $250.00 and then you will be free once again after you go to your trail just let the judge know he has been in jail for domestic abuse ageist you and he should grant your DIVORCE that day.
2006-08-25 10:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by sheila_yoder9160 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely you will have to pay for it. However, court appearances and lawyers may not cost as much as they normally would cosidering he is in prison. Some states have different laws w/ divorce given one party is locked up.
2006-08-27 05:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by midd1902 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to consult with a lawyer who can answer all of these questions. Certainly you do not expect professional, knowledgeable responses from this site!! Some attorneys offer free consults and charge you only if you hire them to take the case. Check it out.
Chow!!
2006-08-25 10:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be cheap.
No children, no assets, and he really can't fight it, being in prison for abuse.
Call a lawyer. A consultation is free and you will know the fees.
2006-08-25 10:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can file your paperwork your self. i think there are "kits" available on line to download for a small fee. i think uslegalforms.com has them. the forms are $45. go to both sites:
http://www.uslegalforms.com/divorce/texas-divorce-forms.htm
http://www.uslegalforms.com/divorce/texas-divorce-forms.htm#faq
you dont need an attorney either. court fees are minimal, but may be able to get them waived also. good luck. email me if you have anymore questions mml619@yahoo.com i represented myself in my divorce.
2006-08-25 10:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by mml619 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are special places that could do this for free one this is the volunteers Lawyer project. But if there is nothing to fight over go to a court in your area and ask them for divorce papers fill them out and then go to drop them off it will take no time if there is nothing to fight over and he is in jail.......LOL...... Hopefully he'll die in there.....I know what your going through my mother is too ........Good Luck.......You'll win..........
2006-08-25 10:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by bfa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, If he contests it maybe a small fee( up to 200) but you can do a document within your rights to be protected
2006-08-25 10:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tired of lies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋