my daughter is waiting to be served with divorce papers by her husband in Georgia. she can't afford an attorney and is thinking of filing a response on her own but she has no idea of how to begin. legal aid hasn't contacted her yet and she just doesn't know what to do.
2006-11-09 07:16:33 · 10 answers · asked by Onisa P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
she does not have to sign the divorce papers until they are the way she wants them... Tell her to keep calling legal aid every 15 minutes until she gets a response. Eventually they'll get sick of her calling and someone will talk to her.
2006-11-09 07:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where you live because every state has different procedures.
She can contact her Family Court in her area and they can advise her on how she can file a response. Also they can advise where she can get an attorney at low or no cost.
In my opinion I would research and find out all the ends and outs just in case. Sometimes the other spouse can be testy so she should be armed and ready with info.
Also it is really beneficial if she fully understands the divorce process. Check out the website below.
God Bless and I hope all works out!
2006-11-09 07:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by ye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try seeing if the county the summons was filed in Georgia has anything online for the court house. Some counties have the ability to file petitions and responses online for free. Good luck.
2006-11-09 07:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by PisceKween 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local law library. Ask for a form book for legal responses re:a divorce. Copy it, type it up and fill in the blanks.
2006-11-09 07:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many attys give free initial consultations. Look in the yellow pages, call around, make 2 or 3 appointments, and build your questions on what the last one just told you. That also give you some ideas for selecting an atty if need be.
2006-11-09 07:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, on this one you don't want advice from the likes of us. Something this serious needs a professional diagnosis. There are myriad legal organizations, both private and state run that provide sound legal advice on a 'pro bono' basis (free). Check your local listing for the one nearest you.
2006-11-09 07:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she gets divorce papers, she can return them back to lawyer with a written statement of her demands before accepting to sign them.
Once papers have been rewritten and she agrees to terms,
then she can sign to finalize the divorce
2006-11-09 07:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you're able to desire to hire your guy or woman lawyer pronto! and don't attempt to "artwork issues out" together with his lawyer or your ex husband, they are going to easily screw you over (sorry to declare). There must be some help obtainable in case you touch your State BAR (Google it!). specially circumstances there are attorneys who will artwork with you on a fee plan or perhaps help with your case professional-bono (loose!). solid success!
2016-10-21 13:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the state bar association, they should be able to give you a list of Pro-Bono attorneys.
If not.....HELP HER OUT with the fee.
2006-11-09 07:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by WhatNext 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should assist her with a lawyer. Or she will get screwed.
2006-11-09 07:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by WyoHunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋