Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My child's mother has hired an attorney and filed to take away my visitation rights.
I've done nothing to warrant this action. I can't afford an attorney and have been
denies assistance from legal aid. I will have to represent myself. Can I ask or have
someone I trust sit with me to offer advice in court even if they don't have a law degree?
Mother and myself are only 19 we were 17 when we had our child.
Asked on 5/29/12, 3:16 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
You can get legal advice anywhere you want to. However, most courts won't allow a non-lawyer to "cross the rail" and sit with you at counsel table, or stand with you in front of the Judge during a hearing.
Answered on 5/29/12, 10:37 am