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I have been married for 16 years and have three children. My marriage is horrible and has been for quite some time. We have agreed on divorce but he keeps changing his mind. I am ready to move on with my life but I have no money to hire an attorney. What other options do I have? How can I do this if funds are the issue? Am I just stuck here forever?

2007-01-14 00:50:07 · 11 answers · asked by Dayna H 1 in Family & Relationships Marriage & Divorce

11 answers

contact your local welfare office....there is usually a legal aid group where you can get help for little to no money...good luck

2007-01-14 00:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Most courts will waive the fees for filing for divorce. You can down load the papers for divorce over the internet and print them for your county/state etc. File for it yourself. He can contest it, and even he can hire an attorney--you still have the right to plead your case before the judge. And once you file the papers you are then legally seperated, and you might be able to get legal aid. You are NEVER trapped--I filed for divorce and was awarded in my favor. The fees were waived and he ended up paying for the legal costs (which may not happen in your case). You will want to make sure you get the forms that are for "divorce with children" and the web site will be found in your superior court menu. Good Luck!!!

2007-01-14 09:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by Austins Mom 6 · 0 0

Hi Dayna, I am sorry to hear of your troubles. I am a divorced single parent. My EX wife ran off to Florida after meeting another man online. We were married 10 years. She conned her mother into paying for the divorce. It wasn't alot of money back then (8 yrs ago) I would make an appt with a lawyer for a consultation only. They will find a way to have your soon to be Ex husband assist with paying the lawyers fees, child support and maybe ailmony too. Your not stuck unless you want to be stuck. I did it alone.......I'm sure you can too! Keep in touch! Good luck for now!! Carl

2007-01-14 09:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Carl P 1 · 0 0

There has to be some sort of legal aid assistance where you live. I work for Lawyers, their retainer is $1500. If someone isnt able to afford that, some of them are good enough to work something out. Legal aid will do it based on your income. In my area, it can be as much as $300.00. In any case, a consultation with an attorney would not hurt. At least you know where you will stand. That is NOT a way to live your life, My prayers are with you.

2007-01-14 09:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If you are not working or working part time ad on a low income you will be entitled to legal aid ...many solicitors will offer a 30 minute consultation either free or at a low cost and will advise you if you will be entitled to the legal aid.
You will have to fill out all sorts of forms and produce documents to confirm your income ..or lack of it.
You should not have to stay in an unhappy relationship due to lack of funds.

2007-01-14 09:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by blazing_staruk 3 · 0 0

I was married for 16 years, the last year was awful, we both agreed on everything and I got a lawyer that filed under uncontested divorce with children and it only cost 189.00 total. which is cheaper than fighting and going to court over material things

2007-01-14 09:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by tnjunglejane 1 · 0 0

you are living at the same house,but separately as i understand,ur not living as a married couple,urnt happy,and dont know what to do cos u dint have money at least to start.first try to search a good job to be independent,second i dont how old they have Ur kids?if Ur ready and can leave them so start to move around searching for the good job,if u cant leave them ,stay, live ur life,and stay in ur house near ur kids.if u ever meet someone and he may could help u , loves u and accept u as u are,u may see things in a different angle and u will start in hurry.think good b4 doing anything,and take it easy,dont burn ur nerves u should be stronger then him, and,let him think where he should go.?not u..

2007-01-14 09:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by lulu 1 · 0 0

Just live separate from each other. Dont let him get to you. I dont know what the divorce/seperation laws are where you are, but after a yr in sc, you can "see" whoever you want to and there is nothing the other can do about it.

2007-01-14 10:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by kimandkaitlyn2005 4 · 0 0

research the internet and library.Divorce is cheap however ith property and kids you will most likely have a battle.Their are resources out there to help.Try you local court house(domestic relations) and also legal counsel there too.Try to work it out with him(custody/paymnmets9 if you can but since he already seems like a controling jerk seek out the helpI advised.If it gets to bad you can file a restraining order for free and have the house to yourself with the kids for about 10 days to get it together..If your going to bail any money in your accounts get now or believe me the first stop for him will be the bank.

2007-01-14 09:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by karen e 2 · 0 0

Get an attorney who doesn't get paid until your case is settled. You will make enough after your divorce is final to pay him afterwards.

2007-01-14 08:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by Murray 1 · 0 0

Don't worry about it. He may have to pay the wohle thing if he's he only one with earning power anyway. Go hire yourslef an atty. They work with you on it.

2007-01-14 09:22:43 · answer #11 · answered by outdone 4 · 0 0

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