Q: I have a court order that i took out on my husband it is for a domestic violence order i want a divorce and i can't affo
And i can't afford to pay a lawyer and i can't get anyone at legal aid so what can i do because the day that i went to take out papers they had me fill out papers for legal aid to help me
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A: If you took out a dvpo, odds are you are still living together. If so, you are ineligible for divorce. You need to be physically separated (not living together) for one year in order to be eligible to file for divorce in NC. If you have been separated for one year and if you are indigent and eligible to have court costs waived, we can prepare the forms you would need to do your own divorce for $95. If you are not eligible to have court costs waived - you'd be better off to just have us do the divorce for you for a total fee of $395 which covers everything including the court costs. Just visit us at www.easyncdivorce.com for more info.
A: Check out: Women's Commission Domestic Violence Support Groups / Legal Clinic. Support groups for men and women who have been in, or are currently in, any type of abusive relationship as well as for their children ages 5-18 years. There is also a twice monthly legal clinic for consultations about family law (separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and violence). They also have a teen violence program. Please call to meet a professional at the center to ascertain the most appropriate assistance. Call a staff member at 704-336-3210 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
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