What can I do if I can’t afford a divorce?
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What can I do if I can’t afford a divorce?
My husband and I got into a fight and so I went to my friend’s for a few days. Now he is trying to get me for abandonment and other stuff. He told everyone he is calling CPS and he already called the police on me but they said to go get a divorce. He has no job and lives off me and my kids. I can’t afford a divorce.
Asked on January 17, 2016 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you afford can't afford the full price of a divorce, you have several options that you can try. First of all, you can contact your state or county bar assiociation and see if there is a list of attorneys who will take your case for a reduced fee. You can also check to see if there is a law school nearby to where you live; typically they run low cost legal clinics that will charge based on a client's income. Finally, you can check with legal aid for help with your divorce.
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