Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
motion for pro bono lawyer
I am pro- se in divorce case. I got granted emergency hearing for temporary suport -child support, alimony, attorneys fee and I was cut off from joined family busines where I worked full time for years but only husband received income. Husband owner of the corporation, me nowhere on documents. He stopped paying any bills related to me, I am unemployed with no income now. I only had limited money for lawyer so now I have to represent myself. My husband withdraw his lawyer too( bad sommer for finances) but he will be abble to make money soon through the business for legal representation.Husband in past till probably present troubles with alcohol and drugs and he is not managing the company right) Currently filling for chapter 7 personal bankruptcy due to his wasting money.Becouse I did not say opening statement ( neither of us ) and swear oath, did not know, Judge could not decide anything.only passed some comments.He said that I asked for pro bono lawyer in my speach, he said that there might be a chance if I had a proper motion filled for pro bono lawyer. Can you please help me with what to write and the correct formulation for this motion, to increase my chances to be awarded pro bono lawyer ??? please and thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: motion for pro bono lawyer
Have you tried going to your local Legal Aid office? They can screen cases there and let you know if they will take on your case. In my jurisdiction in Florida, the Court does not appoint a pro bono lawyer to do family law.
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