Filing Pro Se/No Assets/No Children

Greetings.

My husband abandoned the marriage four years back. He cut me off last year financially so I figure if I start proceedings, I'll have a better chance of getting some kind of money from him once the divorce has been finalized. I am struggling so bad it's not funny and of course he doesn't care.

Anyway, I was thinking of filing pro se since we do not have children nor any assets. As for alimony, I was going to let the court decide. The only thing I am asking for is the truck which he left me with anyway.

I am also on disability so I can request a waiver on filing fees, so I am thinking that I should just go ahead and file on my own. I don't really believe I need an attorney or would I still?

Could it get ugly with nothing in the pot so to speak? I mean wouldn't it be a waste of his money if he tries to contest it by hiring an attorney? There is nothing to contest.

Hope this makes sense.

Thank you.

Katt

by Katt1010 2 Posts
Posted on 4/17/2008 5:30 PM

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Dear CathyJean,

Thank you for your help and your prayers. :)

I kind of had a feeling I should obtain some kind of consultation.

I will indeed check with the lawyer here on this site and see where I can go from there.

Please take care.

Katt

by Katt1010 2 Posts
Posted on 4/17/2008 11:37 PM

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Katt1010 - The lawyer's name on here is lawyermom. Hope that helps.

CathyJean

by CathyJean 125 Posts
Posted on 4/17/2008 10:25 PM

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Hi katt1010 - Even though you have no assets and no children, it would still be best if you at least had a consultation with a lawyer. Most lawyers will have a fee for a half hour consultation but it's not very much. I came from a small town and I consulted 3 lawyers. I was trying to find one who didn't see my husband in a professional capacity. I finally had to go out of town for my lawyer. I didn't end up using any of them because each one of them gave me some advice I could use. So, my former and I were able to finally reach an agreement on the settlement of our assets and filed Pro Se. It is, I feel, in your best interest to get some legal advice. There is a lawyer on this site but I can't remember her name right now. I will check on it and let you know. She may be able to help you figure out what your next step might be. I'll be praying for you.
CathyJean

by CathyJean 125 Posts
Posted on 4/17/2008 10:17 PM

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