Q: My friend has a restraining order brought against her by her husband and she wants to get it lifted.
Can she just file the paperwork herself after getting the papers looked at by an attorney, or should she try to get representation? She is completely financially dependent on her husband so she doesn’t have much money at her disposal.
A:
First, IMO when you post for your friend, it means that they are not willing to take control of their own situation. This person would probably not be very good at representing herself. Should she get an attorney? Yes, definitely, just as you would get a doctor if you had appendicitis, you don't operate on yourself. There are attorneys available in SF for low income and limited means clients and SF has a legal aid society. She should contact the SF Bar association for referrals.
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