Question:
I am going through a divorce but cannot currently afford an attorney. Many of the forms and papers I have to fill out are very confusing.
Is there any way to find free legal assistance with all this?
Answer:
While I am not licensed to practice law in your state and cannot give you legal advice, I can give some general observations on this issue based on the jurisdiction where I practice.
Your state may have a self-help center, which provides forms for certain filings and actions. You should check the state’s website for any free information available.
There may also be a legal library at the courthouse. This is another source of information, and, possibly direct assistance.
Lastly, your state may have a department that offers free legal aid.
Going to trial without the assistance of an attorney on matters of such importance puts you at a great disadvantage. My advice is to try to continue the trial while also doing everything you can to secure an attorney to assist you moving forward.
To arrange an initial consultation to discuss divorce rights for men with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, including Nebraska divorce lawyer Nancy Shannon, contact Cordell & Cordell.
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Furious and in an ever deepening hole,
Tim,
South Carolina
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