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How do you file for divorce in California if your husband is in a California State Prison when your funds are low and you can't afford a lawyer?
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∙ 16y ago
Information pertaining to divorce process in the state and for a list of legal aid for people with limited resources can be found at California Court Self-Help, http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp If you and your husband are in agreement (ie no disputes over children, posessions, debts, etc.) you will be way ahead of the game. If he also wants a divorce, the best way is for you to "petition" or "sue" him and hope he does not respond. This means you file for divorce through your family law office, and serve him with the required documents. Keep in mind that filing is not cheap. If you can, explain to him that the divorce will be granted by default as long as he does not file any paperwork in response (meaning that because your husband did not respond the divorce is automatically approved.) He will thusly also save paying the large filing fees.
If you have children and/or mutual posessions and you cannot agree who will get them the aforementioned process will not work. There are lots of resources to help, but it seems they never give you the whole picture at once so you'll have to keep returning with more questions.
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What happens when my husband can't afford to pay for my divorce attorney?
Pay For it yourself you cow
Have not lived with husband for 4.5 years he has girlfriend you want a divorce what to do?
Get a lawyer, one you can afford. And divorce him, whether you love him or not you deserve better. It sounds as if there were problems in the first place. Go get your local phonebook and start searching for divorce lawyers. Call and get estimates like you would on buying a car, and figure out which one is best for you. If you can't afford a divorce, then try loans and such, or help from family. Someone will stand behind you!
If you're in CA and your husband filed for divorce in NY do you have to go to NY for the divorce or can you hire an attorney to represent you or represent yourself if you can't afford an attorney?
You can hire an attorney or represent yourself but will eventually need to go to NY to finalize the divorce. Search the web for NY Court Divorce Forms. Just make sure if you've been served with papers already that you ANSWER in the time alotted! Good Luck.
I can't afford to divorce my husband yet but am afraid I'll lose my house because he is driving without a license and won't get one Car is insured Is auto insurance valid without a license?
remember if you divorce your husband everything is 50/50 you cant lose your house unless you cant afford it. you cant lose your house because he is driving without a license. you can get your car towed. and i am pretty sure he can get insurance without a license. because if im not mistaking my aunt does. hope i helped in any way. please dont quote me.
Is it compulsory for a husband to take his wife for haj?
No. He may if he wishes and can afford.
Where can I look up divorce law?
This website will tell you all what you need to know about divorce law if you can't afford a lawyer and it might even have lawyers you can get for a good price. http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/divorce
I can't afford a divorce my husbands in prison in Missouri?
Sometimes a person can get help with a divorce through legal aid services. Another option is to call your local bar association. They can direct you to low-cost or free legal services in your county, if available. There is also the possibility of filing the forms yourself and asking the court to waive the fees due to financial hardship.
I am wanting to get a divorce but really can't afford an attorney. How can I file for a divorce without one in the state of Washington?
It's actually very easy to file for divorce without a lawyer. You simply need to go to your County Court, and fill out divorce forms.
Is love marriage scoring over arrange marriage?
The divorce statistics shows that in countries where arranged marriages are current are the countries where the divorce rates are lowest. Also maybe because people from these countries can't afford a costly divorce.
What can you do if your husband lives in NY and sent you divorce papers in CA and said if you don't sign he say your 7-year-old son who he abandoned at 2 months isn't his and you can't afforda lawyer?
Call legal aid. Or call the divorce court in which the divorce will take place. They will help you find legal counsel. It doesnt matter if he says that baby isn't his. They will make him take a paternity test and then he will have to pay child support, whether or not he thinks he can afford it.
Your husband cheat at you and found the women in your house but you love him what could i do about it?
You dump his ass! He cheated! He chosr to do somting bad!!!! DUMP HIS ASS!!! You move on!!! get a better guy who WONT cheat! If you can afford the house, throw them both out. If you can't, then you leave and get a divorce. Once a cheater, always a cheater.
Can you get a public defender to represent you in a divorce here in California?
Public defenders can't represent you in a divorce case in California or in any other state. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent criminal defendants who are facing potential incarceration. Divorce is not a criminal matter. If you can't afford a private attorney, you may be able to get help from a legal aid agency. Legal aid attorneys handle civil cases, and divorce is considered a civil matter. However, many legal aid agencies do not handle divorce cases because they don't have sufficient staff and resources. Use the related link below to look for legal aid agencies in your county. Click the link to go to the agency's website and see if they handle divorce cases.
