Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

termination of rights and grandparents suing for visitation

Hello i have a question for you. i am in the middle of two cases right now. on one case i am trying to terminate a fathers rights because he is in prison. a judge orderd him a court appointed attorney and told me i have to pay for it. is that possible? why did he order that? another question. my husband left me and im stuck with ths attorney i CANT pay for. can i drop her and go to lega aid? and how long does legal aid usually take? i have 2 cases like i said terminating rights and grandparents suing me for visitation of my son whom they havent seen in 2 yrs and now want to see him just becuz im on the same town with them. now that its convinient. will they win?? do they have a chance? what do i with my cases. my lawyer is handling both but I CANT PAY HER. what is the best thing to do?? PLEASE HELP ME im stuck. dont know how this will affect my case.


Asked on 1/02/07, 9:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
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Re: termination of rights and grandparents suing for visitation

Before you drop your attorney, make an appointment with the legal aid office, and see if you qualify for assistance. If you do, then they will substitute themselves in as your lawyer. There will be a delay in the transition, but not a huge one. Know that legal aid's resources are limited, and you will not get the same kind of attention you got from a retained attorney. If you do NOT qualify, go to your lawyer, and explain that you cannot afford her anymore, and ask if she can work a payment plan with you. If she cannot, then ask her to refer you to another private attorney that charges less, and works on payment plans. It can be done.

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Answered on 1/03/07, 6:15 am


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