My husband and I are going through a custody battle. He was very abusive.. though mostly verbally and controlling... and has decided to file for custody. He is not supporting she or I and I wasn't allowed to have a job so I have -very- little money. If anyone is or knows of a lawyer who would allow me to get on a payment plan or is reduced cost I would greatly appreciate it.
2007-04-16 10:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Phae2007 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No, I wasn't lazy. He would take the car and not allow me to go to work had I gotten a job. And as soon as I left I got a job and moved back in with my parents and was contibuting to their household. I'm not "pulling the abuse card". Maybe you've never been in a situation where someone has beaten you down mentally to the point where you're AFRAID to go against what they say and if you are I feel very happy for you. You're a lucky woman. But don't try to say that I was lazy.
2007-04-16 15:41:21 · update #1
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2007-04-16 13:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by rcartwell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many attorneys are willing to work out something with their clients if needed. You can also hire a Paralegal which is just as good but a whole lot cheaper. Paralegals do the attorneys leg work anyway. Check your yellow pages.Also you may contact your local legal aid association for free help. I can tell you that he can file whatever he wants to but there is no guarantee he will get it and custody is extremely hard for a father to get as he has to prove the mother unfit which is no easy feat. Also dont use any accusations against him unless you have concrete evidence supporting those accusations because wthout any, its hearsay and the Judges dont like it and itll hurt you more than help. Good luck
2007-04-16 10:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a woman - so please don't take this the wrong way - What do you mean you wern't allowed to work, did he keep you locked in the closet or something.
Sounds like you are getting a divorce cuz you were lazy, and that's probally what he was telling you, you just didn't want to hear it so you are using the abusive card.
If you have no money or a job, how are you supporting your daughter? He shouldn't be supporting you, only your daughter, but again my question how are you supporting her?
2007-04-16 10:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by kgperry70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, I think your soon-to-be-Ex would be stuck with that bill! Mine was and I wasn't working. This was back in 1982 though. Could be different now.
2007-04-16 10:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by julesrules 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋