Q: We were in a accident I don't remember if it was while married but soon to be x wife was driving I was sleeping and she
Turned in front of a on coming car both cars were totaled she got the ticket she was ordered by the judge to pay for other people's car but she never did. I did not know this until our first hearing with legal services they want me to pay half or all which is 21000.00 dollars and schooling is 10000.00 what should I do. I take home 1274.00 a month have 4 kids truck payment ,utilities cost of living don't have extra money to pay. Also we have 1 child he's 10 been with me past 10 years she wants Costody but live in shelter no home. She has a mental condition also. What should I do thanks
A: If you were married at the time of the accident, you are both jointly liable for the restitution. You may be able to create a payment plan to make the payments reasonable to your income. Bankruptcy is another option. As for the custody issue, from your facts you appear to be the stronger candidate for primary custody. Free to low cost legal assistance can be found at this link: http://www.intotolegal.com/upcoming%20Events/Pro%20Bono%20Services.html .
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