Q: Do I need a lawyer if I filed for modification of custody/ divorce decree? I haven’t heard from the court about a court.
I filed for modification of custody. My ex husband drove drunk to police station with our child, assaulted me, and evaded arrest. Before that, he was sending me threatening and harassing text messages constantly. He also refuses to refinance the car that he was awarded in the divorce so its bringing my credit down.
A: It would be difficult for your to represent yourself under the facts that you described. The law in this area can be very technical.
A: I would advise you to get a lawyer. There are a lot of issues involved in your case. A lawyer will be able to assist you in addressing each of them in the correct way.
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