I was just served papers for Child Custody from my son's father who has not been in his life consistently since my son was born, I am going to represent myself, but i want someone to write up my response with out hiring a lawyer, who would i go to? (i.e. Attorny, Paralegal, etc.)??? please help me!! I need to know ASAP as i only have 2 weeks left to respond!!
2007-05-16 07:42:38 · 3 answers · asked by bootyliciouslatina692 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Go down to the courthouse in which the papers were filed and go to the self-service department. Ask the person at the desk about free legal aid. Most states have free legal aid to those who can't afford the services of an attorney...in my state you get a free half hour and after that it's like 30 bucks a half hour. You could write up the response by yourself and have someone help you revise it since you only have to weeks left...you could also try a local university that has law students, some offer senior student help to the public...good luck!
2007-05-16 07:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact an attorney in your local area. If you represent yourself, you will still be held to the same standards as the attorney who represents the father. You will be expected to know the law and the rules of court. A judge might cut you a little slack, but he will not do it for long.
2007-05-16 07:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but representing yourself in a child custody case is the stupidest thing you can do. because more than likely, he has a lawyer, and that lawyer will rip into you like you were tissue paper.
consult with a Divorce lawyer or consult your legal aid office to get you a recommendation for a lawyer that handles child custody cases.
2007-05-16 07:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋