How can I get some free legal advice in IN? I have no job, no assets, yet Legal Aid has too many cases and can't take mine. My ex is trying to emancipate our daughter (18). I was divorced for the 2nd time in July and have been trying to get on my feet myself. I am over -educated and under-experienced in the work force and have had some health (vision) problems arise during the last 6 months as well. It's taken me longer than I had anticipated to get on my feet and the ex is throwing this at me as well.
2007-02-14 09:57:43 · 3 answers · asked by Sue S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call a law school and ask if they have clinics that can help you. Most major law schools have students who would love to help you out and gain the experience for themselves. If they charge you at all (and they probably won't), the fees would be pretty affordable. IU's law school would be a good place to start.
However, if your daughter is 18, I don't know why she needs to be emancipated, as she is no longer a minor.
2007-02-14 10:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Venin_Noir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask legal aid to refer you to someone or agency that can help. I know trying to get free legal advice from legal professionals is like pulling teeth. You say you are over educated and under experienced. Make that over education work for you. Perhaps, the college or university that you attended has a legal clinic for free. It sounds like your ex wants to emancipate your daughter to eliminate future child support. Does your daughter want to be emancipated? There are court procedures, and official rules in each state for the emancipation of minors. In Indiana the law is Code 31-34-20-6, which allows the minor to petition the court for emancipation if the following apply: 1) The minor wishes to be free of parental control and no longer needs that control and protection, 2) has sufficient income for her own support, 3) the minor understands the consequences of being free from parental control and protection and 4) has an acceptable plan for independent living. Perhaps you won't need an attorney to represent you, perhaps you can make a case yourself to keep your daughter from being emancipated, if she doesn't meet all of the four guidelines listed above, or doesn't want to be emancipated. In any case, I have faith that you will find the answers you need. God Bless, Martha S.
2007-02-14 10:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Martha S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to Purdue and had a reason to seek legal advice (unrelated to my status as a student). I called the Law School at IU and spoke with a Dean who solved my problem in less than 30 minutes, and with only 2 phone calls. Try it!
2007-02-14 10:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by rainbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋