how do you get money back from a lawyer? I'm getting a divorce and I have not heard from the lawyer in 3 month
595837
complain to the BAR Association in your state. They will will do the "asking" for you. And they will get a response.
138738
Seek court costs and interest.\n\nI made a mistake in my divorce and thought I had 6 months to sell or refi the home.  I only had 60 days.\n\nI had to pay my ex-wife a small amount of interest plus court costs on the $7K I had to give her from the home.\n\nSo the court can award interest, on top of what she owes if she continues to be late.\n\nIt doesn't hurt to ask the court to pay you for her mistakes.\n\nHTH
234230
I would probably try to get a hold of something personal of his...and tell him he can have it back when you get your $300!\n Going to court will teach him a lesson...but it may leave you out of pocket!\n Could you get another family member to talk to him about it?
491335
....you have to give more details.  "detaching pay" before court date?  Do you mean taking money from your check?  Why would they take money from your check?  Child support? what?  \nPlease explain the problem in more detail.
220746
Call a lawer and ask if you can get the divorce on the grounds of abandonment. He doesn't have to be there if you can do that.
12215
yeah i would say you would know by now, you should call her lawyer or retain one yourself, It is better if you get one, more communication can be done between them.
677886
Find the best lawyer that you can afford. You've been screwed. Since there's obviously been changes in circumstances for her since your divorce, it seems to me that there are grounds for revision of the terms. But see an attorney. That's the best thing you can do now. He'll advise you completely.
81332
Go to the local District courthouse, it shouldn’t be to difficult. Don't go to an attorney, its probably under $2000 you don’t want to give half of that away to an attorney do you?\n\nGranted, attorney's can be very helpful in situations, but in small legal situations such as this you can do it.\n\nAlso, have you just tried telling the property owner that if they dont pay up then serious legal action will occur, with potential severe legal penalties? That my scare them into coming up with your money.\n\nP.S. Don't take a check, cash or a cashiers check only.
241889
What is the reason you want the divorce? Of course if its something that was morally wrong that cause for a divorce but if not maybe you guys can work it out.  But the part about not having $ for it is..... you'll have to search for Legal Services-a Pro Ce Clinic. They'll show you how to feel out everything and once you go to the courts depending on your income they may or may waive the fee.  I went through this almost six months ago and hey it'll be final in a month. Nothing was spent out of pocket.
932275
Wow!  You are in for a battle.  Call the child support office first.  If they can't or won't help you, you'll probably have to get an attorney.   If you're really owed the money, don't let them keep it.   It CAN be done.   Good lluck
311492
Yes, you need to start keeping a journal of everything that happens.  It will be invaluable when you go to court.  Do this until your child turns 18.  Every missed visitation, missed child support payment, phone call, stupid thing he says to your child...EVERYTHING.  Start now!\n\nBut, the bad news is, 3 months isn't long enough to do much.  YOu need to start by filing a complaint about him not paying child support.  You can get a lawyer, but that's expensive.  My suggestion would be to either go to the court and file yourself, or call DSS/CSD/Whatever it is where you are.  Often they will help you, and once they get involved, they will take care of it until your child turns 18.\n\nOnce he gets in trouble for not paying child support, then you need to go back to court and ask for a modification of visitation/custody.  Normally when parents have shared custody, the mother gets less support because it is assumed that the father is sharing the costs of the child.  Use that and his lack of visitation as your grounds for requesting a change in custody.\n\nWhy does he have supervised visitation?  You may be able to use that to your advantage as well.\n\nYou will most likely not be able to get his rights terminated. This is a severe action, and courts don't like to do it.  If rights are terminated, the child becomes an orphan if the remaining parent dies.  Plus, terminating rights removes financial obligations.  In the eyes of the state, this makes it more likely that the state will have to pick up the slack in supporting the child with welfare, medicaid, food stamps, etc.\n\nI would just get yourself sole custody and make sure you keep his visitation supervised.  Then keep your child away from him, collect your child support if you are ever lucky enough to get some, and you and your child go on with your lives.\n\nThink about it, won't your child be better off?  My son has a dead beat dad and I let him off the hook.  I would rather he go off and not be in my son't life at all than he continually disappoint my son for the rest of his life by not showing up for visits, holidays, birthdays, etc.  Once a jerk, always a jerk.  Let him be a jerk to someone else.\n\nAlso, I know its not cheap, but I strongly suggest getting a lawyer when you do this.  He will protect you and your child and make sure you get what you deserve.  Also, I have heard more than one judge get upset when a parent comes to court without a lawyer.  Even though you can file by yourself, the results are just as serious as if you did have an atty.  So if you go by yourself and represent yourself poorly, it can have very negative effects on your child.\n\nGood luck!
760144
You can consider taking him to small claims court. You won't need a lawyer for that. The information about how to do it is available from your local court system in your community. If you file a small claim and he fails to respond or show up, you will get a default judgement. That will allow you to attach to any property (real estate) and perhaps go after any payroll with a garnishment. For $1500, I would definately nail his asss to the wall.
210102
Contact your lawyer and let him do it for you
59094
Work out your financial issues ahead of time. Discuss who will get the house, discuss splitting up your assets, also if you have children you should have a lawyer draw up papers just to discuss child support and custody arrangements.  The more assets you have, the more complicated it is to divorce. You need a lawyer in some cases simply to divide things fairly and make sure court order child support and such is carried out. Even if you don't hire one you should at least consult with one to make sure all of your assets are covered. A consult is usually very inexpensive and sometimes free.
43194
all i did was go to the court house, pick up the "divorce packet" and went to the family law facilitators and they helped me fill out the paper work, i filled out every thing, made the copies my self, filed them my self and then had the sherriffs office serve him, he didn't contest a thing, and it's been over a month that he was served now i'm just waiting for it to be final. it will take a total of 6 months and 1 day from the day he was served.  i didn't pay anything beacause they had me fill out a fee waiver because of my income and i qualified. there were other options, this one place was going to charge me $350.00 but i went the free way. i didn't have a lawyer and we don't even have to go to court weather he signs or not i will for sure be divorced by june 2--open up those yellow pages and look under divorce there should be somebody who you can call that will help you out. you may not have to pay a penny.
487705
if you are not sure whats happening, i would check with an attorney-if money is tight, see if you have a law school in your city, or a nearby city-they might have a legal clinic there- i would not wait till the last minute- i would check with the mtg co one last time- see if you can talk to the person who is handling your case- their mgr or superior or the company president or executive vice- president- you need a straight answer-yes or no- today- and if the answer is not yes- then call the law school's legal clinic asap- and make them aware of the sale date of june 8th- get some help on your side asap- dont sell the house, try and save it- if you know a CPA they might be helpfull also- see if the leader of your church can help, by calling the mtg co president to get a straight answer- as a clergy member, they might listen to them more than to you- though frankly, if it has taken you 3 weeks of calling repeatedly, to talk to the person in the mtg co, that is handling your case, without getting a straight answer- i would only waste 1 more day trying to speak to an executive of the mtg co, before going to a legal clinic or CPA for help ASAP- if i can be of any help- please holler back at me- i am a retired CPA & CFP & Independent insurance broker in fort worth, tx--good luck to you !!!
709378
I would send him a letter informing him that you have contacted a lawyer regarding the matter and the issue needs to be solved by such-and-such date. After that? Small claims court. Take it to Judge Judy!