Legal Question in Family Law in Trinidad and Tobago

I was told at my divorce hearing that i must get a lawyer to file article 47 .can you tell me what is article 47 and why I cannot file it for myself? although I am not a lawyer I thought the whole process of going through the family court was so that I can save myself the expense of hiring a lawyer


Asked on 2/21/11, 6:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
DONNA PROWELL D. ALLISON PROWELL & C0

It is a section 47 order. This has to be granted before your divorce could be made absolute. If you were told to get a lawyer at your divorce hearing, the court must have been of the view that there are legal issues involved that require a lawyer. It is in your best interest to follow the guidance of the court.

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Answered on 2/22/11, 5:53 am


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