What am I to do in the response to served divorce papers?
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What am I to do in the response to served divorce papers?
I received divorce papers and am not sure how to respond. I currently am partially able to stay
somewhere but it’s temporary and can be homeless at any time. I’m also on disability for
4 more months and trying to get long term disability but that’s not guarranty at this moment.
My soon-to-be ex seems to be in control thus far due to him filing first and I can’t afford legal
advice accept through limited credit and no cash. It makes me feel unsure without legal
help I will lose everything.
Asked on May 17, 2016 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Free/low cost legal services are available to individuals who qualify. Legal Aid is one of those services. Also, check to see if there is a law school nearby to where you live since they typically run free/low cost clinics that handle divorce cases. In addition, you can contact the bar association in your county as many have lists of attorneys who will take cases for free or for a reduced fee based on a person's income/circumstances. Further, you can google for women's support groups in your area and see if they can provide a list of lawyers who can assist you. Finally, try contacting your local Department of Social Services to see if it can refer you to legal services that you can afford.
For further information, here is a link to a site that may help:
http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-lowcosthelp.htm
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