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Complicated divorce
My husband kicked me out after I got pregnant with his child. I had to move out of state as I had no where else to go but with family in another state. He refused to help me with the baby. He forced a paternity test. He moved a girl in with him who does drugs regularly. I need to figure out what I can do legally since he has the majority of my stuff and doesn’t support me.
Asked on February 3, 2017 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
There’s no legal requirement that you must use a lawyer to get file for divorce. Youcan get forms online and do it yourself. Further, most states have set up self-service centers that are designed to allow people to file for their own divorces. However, since children are involved, you may want legal counsel. So see if you qualify for legal aid or see if there is a law school close to where you live and check if it runs a free/low cost clinic. Finally, your county/state bar association might have a list of attorenys who take divorce cases for reduced fees, depending on your income and circumstances.
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