Q: My Ex (NCP) has not paid child support in 60 days. Do i need a lawyer to file contempt of court?
I no longer have a lawyer ( he lost his license). I cant afford another lawyer for the $293 monthly child support payments he makes.
A: Whether you "need" a lawyer to file a contempt action is a matter of opinion and likely depends on the facts of your case. You do not have to have a lawyer to file a contempt action, however. Cobb County Superior Court's web page has a link to Forms that a pro se litigant (a person proceeding in a court action without an attorney) can fill out and file for him/herself. There is a disclaimer provided on the Superior Court's website, however, that states that you are using the forms at your own risk and that it is recommended to that you seek legal advice.
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