i am working and have to take my ex to court regarding contact with my 3 yr old daughter, but because i am earning to much money i cant get legal aid, i am a single mum he doesnt pay me a penny yet he gets legal aid as he decided to jack his job to get out ov paying csa, for some reason i thought you got legal aid no matter what if it was concerning the family court
2007-02-17 06:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by s_hinard 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Assuming that csa is child support assistance, I don't know the answer but want to extend my sympathies for you & your little daughter that Daddy would jack his job. I don't know all the details but I wish kids wouldn't have to suffer. I do hope you make enough money to support yourself & your daughter & that maybe instead of a painful struggle with Daddy, you can just let him be a deadbeat, ignore him & focus on making you guys' lives happy. Best wishes to you! {hug}
Sometimes the most peaceful resolution with someone who is only gonna wanna fight you tooth & nail is to excommunicate. Maybe someday if he grows up & has a change of heart, you can consider other things. (~like a relationship with daughter or possible you, again.)
2007-02-17 06:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Nocine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? In Canada, you don't necessarily need a lawyer. We have "duty counsel" to assist with applications for child custody, access and support and consequently, you would not need legal aid.
You didn't ask but in Canada, if your ex is clearly capable of working, a court may attribute income to him for the purposes of determining quantum of child support payable - a little incentive to get him back in the workforce as arrears accumulate. Judges have very little patience for "dead beat dads".
If you are in U.S., make some inquiries about whether you can initiate a court proceeding on your own.
Good luck.
2007-02-17 06:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legal aid is means tested. You are probably outside the limit. A visit to a citizens advice center is your best option. They will advise you .
2007-02-17 06:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Means tested I'm afraid. Even if you qualified for it you would be expected to pay back some from any financial award you were given etc. Good luck
2007-02-17 07:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dimples 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 12:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot get legal aid no matter what. You need to be on benefits to qualify.
2007-02-17 06:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can represent yourself in family court.
2007-02-17 06:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Nort 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋