My girlfriend was divorced not too long ago.  She got a bad deal.  Lost the house, kids, etc.  She had representation through legal aid.  Since the divorce is over, she doesn't have someone she ask for advice or help with enforcing things like payments and such.  She also would like to try to get custody of two of her children in the near future.  I want to help her as much as I can financially but can't afford a high priced lawyer as well.  We've tried some web sites that recommend some lawyers but have not found any that are low priced or take on cases pro bono.  I know it's out there but don't know where to look.  If you know of someone that knows someone who can help, we'd appreciate it.  Thank you.
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I did a yahoo search.  Below is a link of a site that lists many pro bono lawyers in Austin.
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You need a good local attorney, not a bunch of "advice" from websites.\n\nIn your situation, only competent legal advice is going to be of any benefit and you only can get that directly from an attorney who knows the facts in your individual situation.  No website on the planet can do that for you.
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The quickest and easiest way to go would be if you had no kids and weren't contesting any property, but since you have the kids, I would suggest child support.\n\nSimply put, the less the lawyer has to do (eg property, child support, custody, etc) the less expensive the fees. You could search around for an attourney who would be flexible and work with you to make payment arrangements and that sort of thing. Make sure you ask about that before setting up a consultation though, cuz even those cost alot of money.
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Most lawyers will give you a free consultation just to learn if they can help you. Once they have the facts they can quote you a price and you can go from there.\n\nSorry to hear of your sad situation, hope things work out for you...
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I think Prisons have free divorce help, he needs to ask. If not, the papers are free on line. With no children, and no assets, he should have no problem filing as a low income person in the state, or one of the counties he is incarcerated in. Just needs to check on the computer for prices in each county.
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Call your local bar association and get a referral. They will be able to help you find a lawyer who can help you.\n\nIMO, you can't afford to *NOT* get an attorney.
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In my case, things got BETTER between my ex and I AFTER I took him to court for support.  \n\nIt was especially difficult because he is an attorney and tried to make it hard for me.  But, I went after everything I could because I figured that even the LAW would grant me more than he was leaving me and the children with - which was nothing!\n\nSo, I sued him and fought him.  I won enough to make a difference, and it was totally worth it.  I too have a child going to college in a few years, and I have younger ones too. \n\nFor the sake of your children, and for the sake of your own sanity, SUE him if you must.  \n\nMy ex has reluctantly accepted the situation, but I had to have his wages garnished before he finally came around, and now we're actually better friends than when we were married.\n\nIt's hard, I know.  But, it's worth it.  You can't afford NOT to go after him.  Your children are HIS children too.  \n\nGood luck!
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No such thing as a good and cheap lawyer.  Sorry.\n\nOtherwise, I suggest checking www.martindale.com for qualified family law lawyers in your area.  \n\nRemember that you get what you pay for.  And when you're talking about custody, you don't want to skimp on quality.
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I had an experience with them in Waco, tx, the branch was called "fathers for equal rights" and yes, they arent lawyers but had lawyers to call upon, they actually helped me too. they are like the aclu of divorcees among men. there's a branch in your area.
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Go to your local court clerks office and ask for papers to file for legal guardianship of a child/ren. That worked for me when I got guardianship of four of my friends children, whom I have been raising now for ten years.\n\nIf that does not work, go to the bookstore and ask if there are any books on legal guardianship. There are books with forms and everything you need for divorce, child custody, wrongfull eviction, wrongfull employment termination, and many others.\n\nIf that doesn't work, just call a local attorney who does guardianships, explain your situation, and you just might be given the paperwork you need.\n\nGood luck in finding what you need. Good for you for stepping up and taking care of children who need a decent, safe and loving home. Fostercare, while sometimes provides some decent homes, is a corrupt system which steals children from their families, often making it too difficult for even other family members to take their own blood into their homes. The child welfare system needs total revamping and changes.\n\nGod bless and happiness always
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If money is tight, I would suggest contacting a local Legal Aid center. Usually, free legal clinics like that will have you meet with a volunteer lawyer there, who will assess your factual situation and determine whether the center can do something for you or, if your situation is particularly complicated, refer you to a lawyer who has a referral relationship with the center. At least, you may be able to get some information that will help you better formulate how to go about resolving the problem you're having with your grandfather's daughter. Sometimes, all it takes is a demand letter (i.e., a threat to sue) to prompt people to solve a problem without ever going into litigation.
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Look in the phone book under Legal Aid. That's where I would start. My sisters soon to be Ex pulled the same garbage but didn't get away with it.
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all of the answer are very good and all have good points in each which I would make.  \nI do believe that speaking with socail services that is handling the case and obtaining a lawyer that specializes in Family Law is the best.\nGood Luck to your and your family
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here in Minnesota they have legal aid which does low cost divorces.if you don't have that there or they won't help you could try a paralegal to assist you,or you could get the papers and do a do it yourself divorce.if all else fails most places have women's organizations that may be able to help you.you might want to look up on your computer the laws for divorce in Iowa and then you can have an idea what direction you can take such as if you can file it yourself in the courts without an attorney,my friend did his that way.good luck
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well as far as the lawyer goes,you can contact the wisconsin bar association,i'm not really sure about the court com.and you can always call the pro-se legal office there in fdl.they were very helpful to me.best of  luck,having been divorced there and all the problems i had there i know you will need it.
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I am not a Lawyer, but please go to the Phone book and look up  the number for Legal Assistance for your Mom. I hope this will work for you, good Luck.