Can I able request an extension for seeking legal aid although I may already be scheduled to be represented by aPD in an upcoming case?

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Can I able request an extension for seeking legal aid although I may already be scheduled to be represented by aPD in an upcoming case?

I have an upcoming support contempt case. Also, if no party listed in a child support case resides in the county where the case was initiated, can a request be entered to move the case to a new venue – county?

Asked on February 16, 2011 under Family Law, Colorado

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

If you are unhappy with your attorney that has been assigned to your case then you have every right to fire them and ask for wither a new one to be assigned or for time to get another on your own.  These are generally in criminal cases and contempt of court can be punished in that manner.  Now, as for the procedural issue you have raised - where to bring a case is a procedural issue because a court has to have what is known as jurisdiction to hear the matter and over the parties to the action - I would speak with your attorney.  Generally speaking if the case is in the wrong county an attorney will make a motion before the court to move it.  Good luck.


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