got rid of my divorce lawyer and i was wondering do the judgements stay the same or i have to start over?

Question

cant afford a lawyer and want to represent myself now but i dont no if the judgements stay the same or do i have to start all over again.

Answer 1

Assuming the judgement isn't final or signed by both of you yet, or the judge hasn't signed it....
You basically start where the attorney's work stopped. Don't sign anything until you thoroughly read over everything
Things to think about:
Make sure the phrase "in accordance with the child support guidelines" is after the amount of the child support
Get a copy of the document used to calculate the support and the supporting documentation that they used to calculate the income. Do the math yourself
DON'T agree to any type of monetary support for AFTER the child(ren) turn 18 or graduates UNLESS she is also required to provide monetary support (like college expenses)
If you are required to keep life insurance on you with the the child(ren) as beneficiaries, make sure she also has the same coverage responsibilities.
Make sure you receive at least every other year the right to claim the child(ren) as dependents on income taxes.
Make sure that the visitation includes exceptions for special days (Father's day and father's birthday with dad no matter WHEN they occur or who has visitation per the regular schedule. Every other birthday year with the child for their birthday, etc) Think about special family events ie in case of close family member death/funeral, annual family reunions, etc.
Think about how to resolve exceptions such as the wife has planned a family trip to Disney during a spring break when it is your year for spring break, make sure there are ways to give those exceptions and to compensate for the lost time.
Make sure the division of assests covers anything that your family members gave to the family as presents that you want back.
If you are in doubt, before you sign the final judgement, show it to a coworker or trusted friend who has experienced a painful divorce agreement, he may have a few things to watch out for too.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

Once the judge signs the order, it's in effect until it is overturned--in court.

If you cannot afford a lawyer, then there are community legal aid groups that will represent people with legal problems free of charge.

However, if you fired your attorney because you didn't like the judgement--re think pursuing this any further. I'd say about 95% of the time, rulings stand as originally ordered. So you'll spend a lot of time and effort trying to get the original ruling overturned, and probably not be successful. Instead, focus on trying to figure out how to live your life, and be happy rather than miserable. Good luck.

Answer 3

Start over, hon. You and your soon to be ex, can hire a mediating attorney... find them in the yellow pages. Each of you ought to have it agreed on how you wish to split your estate, if you have anything. Get some divorce papers at any office supply place or off the web so you and he can see what they look like. The Mediating Attorney fills them out according to your wishes, and files. The only way to divorce is civilly, otherwise if you each get into an adversarial stance, you each are looking at as much as $6000.... divorce attorneys have not reason to keep the time limit low... they ain't rich for nuttin', hon.......... By using a mediating attorney, some rough spots can be ironed out, and cheaply --- $75-300.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I'm pretty sure if there is a judgment, it isn't changed simply because you got rid of your lawyer. Maybe call the courthouse and see if someone there can give you some information?

Answer 6

Getting rid of your lawyer doesn't have any effect on judgments against you. Sorry but you have to start all over again and appeal any judgments.

Answer 7

If the judge ruled and there are 'judgements' they stay....If you want to take her back to court to change them they are in place but you have to make your case to change them....