Q: i need assistance with a divorce before my husband gets out of prison
we got married in 2011 and my husband went to prison in 2012 i asked him for a divorce sometime ago and he started with it and then never followed threw, in the papers he had sent me he had given my all custody of our 4 year old, but when i went to court i was told that nothing was filed , i am low income and do not have money for a divorce i was told i could get help here .
A: You can file for divorce yourself and request a fee waiver if you qualify. You don't have to wait for him to do it or for him to follow through. http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-divorce.htm The Legal Aid Foundation in your area may also offer pro bono legal assistance if you need it.
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A: Visit the court's self-help center for assistance. You may also be able to find a local legal aid to help.
A: You may access free forms at courts.ca.gov and at your local law library. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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