How can I find a pro bono lawyer for child custody?
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Lawyer Fee For Child Custody?
I am going to need to look into ... well definitley get a lawyer. My horrible awful ex wants to take my kids age 4 and 5 that he hasnt seen in 3 years!! I am a wonderful mother to them and I have to fight this he is a horrible abusive man. So my question is about lawyer fees if you have any experience on retainer fees hourly cost or total cost. I need to start saving right away for this cost and I need to know what to expect. Thanks 4 your help
I am trying to learn how to file for custody of my child without a loawyer. and at little or no cost to me.?
Are you married to him?
How do I file an uncontested (no property and kids) divorce without a lawyer in Houston TX online?
People without lawyers do not need to file papers through the Efiletexas system. You can print out actual physical paperwork and take it to the District Clerk’s office and file it.If you want to file online, you go through that web site. There is a “free” option (there are still some fees) that you can use as short term access. Many lawyers use one of the filing providers.Finding the right paperwork to file is your biggest problem. Some of the stuff online is not specific enough for the State of Texas and will result in headaches caused by rejection by some judges. If you actually live in Houston, Texas there is a clinic on the 17th floor of the civil courts building (201 Caroline) that can help you get paperwork that will work in Texas.
I'm going to court for a child custody hearing. My ex has a lawyer, I cannot afford one. Am I at a huge disadvantage?
Yes and no. You'll feel confused and frustrated when it comes to procedural requirements and customs in court. The attorney may use this to his advantage. But, if the judge is smart, and if you're smart, you can use it to your advantage. Judges typically give a lot of room for pro per parties. I almost lost to a pro per opponent because the judge gave her a lot of room to do what she wanted while I played by the rules. If you're smart it can become a David and Goliath situation where the other side is perceived as having the advantage and you become the underdog everyone roots for.Here's my advice:Be exceptionally but authentically polite. Be gracious to the court staff, the bailiff, and the Judge. Respect is the name of the game.If you don't know something, respectfully ask it to be explained. Example: "You're honor, I am not sure what you're asking me, or what that phrase means, could you clarify?" Always feel free to ask how to do something. Example "Your honor, may I say something about this now?" Or "Judge what is the next step?"Use your emotion and authenticity to your advantage, but DO NOT OVERPLAY YOUR HAND. Display your care and concern in the situation, but do not yell, get angry, say negative things about your ex, or anyone else. Keep the focus on the children, and the matter at hand. If you lose control you lose the case.Never interrupt the judge or the other party. NEVER. He will give you a chance to speak. No matter what is said, don't eye roll, make physical gestures, laugh, gasp, cry, sigh, pout, etc.Never address the other party or the other attorney. Always address the Judge directly. If the other party asks you a question while you are NOT on the stand as a witness, do not answer. Allow the Judge to address you.To keep yourself sane, bring a notebook to make notes, look at your notes or at the judge. Don't look at the other party. Don't talk to the other party.Although you must be polite and respectful, DO advocate for yourself. When it's your turn to speak, do say exactly what you want to happen and what you want to be known, again, without losing control, but by saying it firmly and with authenticity.If you have documents to discuss, always identify them clearly before referring to them. Ask to approach the bench or ask if you can give them to the bailiff rather than just walking up to the judge.
Filing for Joint custody of daughter without a lawyer...?
oh for craps sake - don't buy into the whole "mothers have all the rights" bs...that isn't true. Starting out with a negative view of the courts is not going to help your case at all. You have every right to up to 50% legal & physical custody provided you are a fit parent, no drug history, no alcohol use, you work and have a roof over your head. If she has an attorney, you need to find a way to get one - borrow money from a family member or friends, take out a loan - something. If you insist on doing it alone - go to www.deltabravo.net - it is a website for non-custodial parents (mainly fathers) looking to gain cusody rights. There are tons of articles, message boards, support and an attorney on one of the boards that gives free advice.
Spokane, WA who's the BEST WINNING child custody lawyer? Never married & tired of doing it on our own?
You don't currently have physical custody. That's going to be a HUGE hurdle for you. The odds of you getting full custody without proof of major issues (like they run a crack house) is slim. Your best bet would be to try to get a modification to joint custody with shared residency. If that goes well, over time...you may then be able to shift to you being the primary residency if need be in the future. As and FYI...sunburn happens to even the most sunscreen slathered children...that alone is not even close to being enough evidence to take children from their primary parent. In general, mother's who lose custody have some serious issues. Your best bet is to get a free consultation with a few attorney's in your area and see what their opinion is. I'd bet at most they will tell you to request the modification.
What if my lawyer refuses to go to my last child custody court date?
Sounds like he’s tired of the battle you and your ex are having. Call the court clerk and tell them that you do not have legal representation and what do you need to do to get another attorney on the record.The clerk can tell you how to submit a new attorney name, if it even matters.
Child custody in new jersey?
while it's not difficult to get primary custody of a child, it's far harder to get full custody. The courts always strive to keep the father involved in a child's life whenever possible. This is going to be particularly true if the father is older and is living on his own since he has proven his ability to provide a stable home. The only way your likely to get full custody is if the father agrees to it or there is something clearly wrong with him that would make him an unfit father. If you have proof of drug use, extensive use of alcohol, or unsafe/risky behavior this may convince a court to give you full custody. Have the support of your parents when filing for custody would also go a long way to help your cause. However, if you don't have proof that the father has been involved in behaviors such as the ones I described it's doubtful your get full custody. I have heard of mothers making a deal with the father in which the father agers to not file for custody of the child in exchange for not paying child support. This may be an option or you, although it financially you need the extra money from child support. As for lawyer fees, these can be avoided. While it's a little harder, it is possible to file for custody without paying for a lawyer. Your have to be comfortable doing research online to learn the steps involved with filling for custody, but many have successfully done it without a lawyer. If you choose not to use a lawyer I would suggest offering a 'deal' to the father that you both agree not to involve lawyers. Of course the cheapest option is to come to an agreement with the father without involving the legal system at all
Can you file for joint custody without going through the court?
Hello, My ex and I separated 3 yrs ago, we are still on good terms so there has been no need for me to file for child support because we made an agreement of when and how much he would pay, we also made the agreement that he would get our son 2 weekends out of the month. The only problem I have now is that I remarried, my husband is in the army and Just received orders for Germany. I need to provide papers showing my ex and I share custody, can I just go to a lawyer and have them type up an agreement for me or is this something I have to go through the court for?