Q: My ex petitioned for mod'n of custody, cs and visitation. I can't afford an attorney. How do I respond?
My ex petitioned for modification of custody, cs and visitation. I can't afford an attorney. How do I respond?
He has an attorney and wherewithal to pursue. Cs has rarely been paid in 6 years. I can't afford an attorney and don't know how to proceed without representation. Should I contact the judge's office directly to explain the lack of representation? What can I do and what can I not do?
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You can't ask the judge's office for advice. You have to file a response in order to avoid a default.
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A: You have to provide a response. You should either work with an attorney or if try to contact legal aid for assistance if you can’t afford one. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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