i need a pro-bono lawyer quickely who would be willing to assist me in doing my own uncontested divorce. i have my own paperwork and can do my own foot work. i can't even afford the filing fee. help
2007-12-20 11:23:32 · 5 answers · asked by white_winged_dove21 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
im asking for assistance. i have applied to legal aide every 2 months to no avail. they r no help and i can't afford to buy things on the interenet to aide me . i already have a program. i think i can file a afffadavit of not having the filing fee as part as my funding. i live in 643 a month. somebody has the right answer out there . please help im desparate. and depressed. its not fair to be done in this manner its like my governmenrt wants me tied to these 2 bozos forever . one abandoned me at a hospital on my wedding night ,. it was not cosumated
2007-12-22 11:56:12 · update #1
you don't need a lawyer for this divorce, go to the office supply store or Legalzoom.com and download the paperwork, take it to the courthouse pay the filing fee and have it filed.....a pro-bono lawyer doesn't pay for the filing fee anyway, he just doesn't charge for doing the leg work
2007-12-20 11:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by abc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there should be. Lawyers are required by law to do a certain amount of pro bono work every year. Call your local State's Attorneys office and tell them you are low income and need a pro bono attorney to help you with a divorce. I went through this myself in IL. They gave me a # and I went through an application process and they got me an attorney. However don't expect this to be done quickly- if you are waiting for a pro bono attorney the process can take some time. I was able to get an attorney in about a month and a half, but again it depends on the state you live in, the application process, your particular situation, etc. You can also contact your local Bar Association as well.
GL!
P.S. The Legal Aid Assoc. in my state only offered an attorney on a sliding scale basis and the ones that did pro bono through them had a mile long waiting list. Also, because of my situation, my Lawyer paid my filing fees.
2007-12-20 11:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by gaiagal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree that you dont need a lawyer for this. No lawyer, even probono will pay your filing fees. BUT you can add it into your final decree that he is obligated to pay your filing fees and court costs, not that he will actually do it. So come up with the money 180-250 dollar, go to the court house, file the paper work you already have, Set up a court date, 60-90 days later, Have your final divorce decree ready. If he isnt going to be present then you have to have a waiver signed my him, you and a notary public. Thats about all you can do.
2007-12-20 11:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by JUDAS RAGE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your local Legal Aid Association for any pro-bono attys in your area would be your best bet. Good luck and Happy Holidays
2007-12-20 11:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the state/city can provide a public attorney to help you
2007-12-20 11:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋