I need help

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Registered: 07-04-2006
I need help
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Tue, 07-04-2006 - 2:59pm
I really want to get a divorce, but I don't know where to go....do I need to get a lawyer or can I just go to a district court and file one on my own........please help
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: cvtina
Tue, 07-04-2006 - 4:09pm

cytina...

Pianoguy suggests you start with anything THAT'S FREE?

I'm talking free legal (or social) services that your city or state probably has available? Do a search on the subject and you'll probably find at least a couple people or sources to contact?

Lawyers...as good as most of them are....charge by the 1/4 hour. So the moment you enlist one, you're on THEIR CLOCK!

Try the free stuff first...and hopefully, you'll make the right connection. .

Good Luck!

Pianoguy

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Registered: 11-25-2003
In reply to: cvtina
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 12:40pm

A lot of divorce law is posted on the internet, and by state.

The key issues are
-- splitting assets and debts (houses, cars, 401Ks; credit cards, car payments, mortgages)
-- children.
-- divorce or dissolution.

If you have children, it will get ugly, and that usually implies needing a lawyer.

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Registered: 01-13-2004
In reply to: cvtina
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 2:09pm

First of all, hugs to you if you're looking to get a divorce. I'm sure what you've been through and are probably continuing to go through is no fun.

I personally had to get an attorney because of the length of time we've been together, assets and children. I wanted to make sure my children and I were well represented.

Though I know others who did the simple "online" divorces, inexpensively, because there was not a whole lot involved.

It's really a personal decision, whatever you feel would work best for you.

Whatever your choice, I wish you the very best....

Big hugs,
Jenn in CT

Jennifer

Proud Mom of Travis (15) and Mandi (10)

and our pets, Sully the Dog and Till

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: cvtina
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 10:44pm

Hi!


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~