Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
can a person ask the judge for a court appointed lawyer in family court if the other party has a lawyer
or can you file( informa-pauperis)
Asked on 11/20/11, 8:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg
Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
The court does not appoint lawyers in civil cases, unless the person is facing contemnpt. Yes you can seek to proceed in forma pauperis, but that only deals with filing fees.
Answered on 11/21/11, 4:37 am