What can I do if I cannot pay my attorney and my husband will not?
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What can I do if I cannot pay my attorney and my husband will not?
My husband left over 1 year ago and I have been trying to get this divorce done. I have been a stay-at-home mom most of my life and my husband is my sole source of income. He is refusing to pay my attorney and is not paying his. I feel like my hands are tied. Is there anything that I can do to get this over? My attorney knows I do not have the funds to pay and so does my husband.
Asked on November 10, 2010 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Ok, so is it possible that your attorney bring an action for attorney's fees here? Are you trying to amicable resolve the matter? Does not sound like it went that route anyway so I would go on the attack at this point. If your attorney will not continue go and seek help from legal aid. You will certainly qualify under the monetary guidelinesif you have no form of support. Also try the local bar associations for their pro bono programs. This is obviously a stall tactic by your husband to try and control the situation. You have to try and take control back and you can with a little perseverance. Good luck to you.
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