Q: I am seeking a divorce from husband after 18 yrs. We cannot agree on the amount of child support/alimony.
I would like to keep my divorce as low cost as possible, however, I want to make sure that I am getting everything due to me including alimony if possible. Can I get assistance from a legal aide lawyer for such a case?
A: Any service providing legal aid is free to pick and choose to whom they will offer services and to the extent such services would be available. In my experience, only rarely would such services be offered. Many times I ask my clients what was ever cheap about their partner, usually the answer is nothing. Freedom is never free. If you want to make sure you will get everything you are entitled to, then you need to consult an experienced local family law attorney.
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