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Can’t Afford A Divorce Lawyer?

There are things you can do, even to reopen a divorce case, which can sometimes be a little sticky you can get help.  So do not give up if you think you can not afford a divorce lawyer, I am going to run down a couple of programs that will possibly help in finding your divorce lawyer.  Many states and communities you live in, one side is the divorce, one of the spouses will not even have a lawyer. *FEDERAL FUNDED PROGRAMS*There are federally funded programs that can help you with your divorce.  These services are usually done by the staff attorneys, sometimes getting their experience, and have some experience in what they are doing.   Every divorce lawyer has to start somewhere.  If you are low income looking into this can be one of your options for divorce.  But these are offices that receive federal funds to provide these divorce lawyers or any other legal issue that you are dealing with, so you must make sure that the office you are going through does provide this. *THE PRO BONO PROGRAMS*So what is a pro bono program?  Many states, local bar association offer what is called a pro bono for your divorce help or other legal matters.  These are offered by local lawyers who have agreed to help provide with some free legal representation for your divorce or other legal matter at the time.  To qualify for this you must be usually abused by your husband, very sick, over the age of 65 etc, it must be a very serious matter to receive the pro bono programs.  You will also have to prove your income level as well as your assets. *THE SELF HELP CLINICS*These are also provided by local or county bar associations, where you can call free help clinic for your legal questions, and any advice you man need on your divorce, your income that you can not afford a divorce lawyer or any other questions.  They can help lead you in the right direction on where to find a divorce lawyer or what to do.  You will talk to a lawyer that is experienced, this happens either weekly or monthly depending on the state and area you live in.  You also may be able to be part of a large group that can ask questions and help each other out. *A COURTHOUSE FACILITATOR*A lot of court houses are offering this now, not all but some, it seems to be on the increase.  There are facilitators that can help process your divorce or any legal claims.  They can at least help walk you through questions you may have or where you should have your paperwork filed.  You will need to check with your local bar association of courthouse to see if this is available in your area. *A LOWCOST LEGAL PROGRAMS*These are offered to people who make to much income to be able to use the pro bono or the other legal services, but not enough to hire a divorce lawyer to be able to file for divorce.  If you are one of these people who can not afford your divorce lawyer then there is phone hotlines for you to call, now they do charge by the minute but they will help you find a divorce lawyer or other lawyer depending on your legal matter, at the lowest price possible.  *PUBLIC DEFENDER ORGANIZATIONS*In most all states they have public defenders; these defenders will provide a free or low cost legal representation in your divorce or criminal cases.  To receive this you must have a certain income, and be able to prove paperwork on how much your income is, before receiving. I really hope this helps give a little information on how else you can get help for a divorce or other legal matters such as child support…etc. 

 

Posted: Jan 23 2008, 07:38 AM by Divorce | with 4 comment(s) |
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rickx32000 said:

I need information on federal funded programs for divorce for my mother who cannot a lawyer fees. My mother is in Phoenix arizona seperated from my father.

My father is living in thier home and has no intention on leaving, my mother has moved out and is living only on her very limited social security. Please advice on what/where federally funded programs are available and where she can go for them.

# May 12, 2008 11:42 PM

Divorce said:

I actually believe I have wrote a blog on that infomation,  Let me check my information and I will link you to it, or re cap this week.

# May 14, 2008 7:08 AM

juanita smith said:

yes this does help a little

i have never done this before so i have to start from the bottom

which i am ok with that just a lot of run around

and i get confussed easy but i hope/faith that i can do this and get the child support i need

i am still married to by daughter father but we are separated he also lost his job i work full time

he works under the table

and think he does not owe me nothing he thinks buying her a pop or food is child support

# May 14, 2008 8:53 AM

juanita smith said:

yes this does help a little

i have never done this before so i have to start from the bottom

which i am ok with that just a lot of run around

and i get confussed easy but i hope/faith that i can do this and get the child support i need

i am still married to by daughter father but we are separated he also lost his job i work full time

he works under the table

and think he does not owe me nothing he thinks buying her a pop or food is child support

# May 14, 2008 8:53 AM