Q: Will Rhode Island family court allow me time to get a lawyer? I am disabled and can’t afford one.
I asked this before and didn’t get an answer to the questions I was asking. Will the RI family court give me time to find representation? Do I have a right to representation? Would my 13 year old daughter be able to speak for herself to a judge?
My ex stopped court ordered visitation over 2 years ago. My 13 year old daughter decided 18 months ago she was tired of his neglect and abuse it went round and round for a year in text with all involved. He filed a motion for her to get counseling to reunify. She embraced the counseling idea but still refuse to see or talk to him. She would like to speak to the judge. I’m not sure if that’s allowed?
My court date is in less than a week. No one I call will be able to help me in that short amount of time.
A: Get on the waiting list with the RIBAR Association Volunteer Lawyer Program.
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