M.W. asks from Lewisville, TX on September 13, 2008
Need Help with Divorce
Hi Moms. I am needing some advice. My husband has shocked me with moving out today and a declaration of filing for divorce on Monday. I need to get an attorney but I have NO money and NO way of getting any. I have been a SAHM for the last year so I am in a very bad situation. Does anyone know of a lawyer or service who does work pro bono? My soon to be ex is using a cashed in 401K and credit cards to pay for his lawyer who is a real piece of work. My situation is desperate because I am very concerned that he will try to get an emergency custody order and foreclose on the house (which he has already said he would do). I am worried sick so any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
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C.C. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
I have read the other responses and thought that they all offer good advice. When I went through my divorce in 1996 a judge wouldn't finalize my divorce intill my daughter was born so you might want to see if that is still true. That would take some stress off of you. Stay calm and don't let him get to you. Good luck with everything.
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D.N. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
I have a wonderful, christian girlfriend who is an attorney working for a firm who specializes in divorce and child advocacy. She will pray w/you, for you and help in any way she can. Just let her know D. Nystrom gave you her info. Here is her email address.
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If you would like her phone # please just email me. I'll pray for you my sister.
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J.D. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
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T.G. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
There are TONS of women on here with similar problems, ma'am! :D I think you should look up some of the requests and read the answers. One woman I'd answered had attorney's hitting her up. Here's the link to her Q, which has some attorney's in the area who want to help. :)
http://www.mamasource.com/request/12124034934880862209
You can look up pro bono lawyers in your area.
I usually try to google "help in texas", look up info on the DHHS site, or google "pro bono lawyers in texas". I'm sure if you called a lawyer's office, they may also be able to direct you to the appropriate lawyers.
Here are some links I found to help you get started:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=single+mom+in+te...
http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&so...
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R.E. answers from Dallas on September 13, 2008
I don't really have any advice, but you have been through a lot. All this and with a baby on the way. I'm so sorry this has happened. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers!
A.S. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
My husband did the same thing in June of this year after 8 years of marriage with a 3 1/2 year old daughter! I am so sorry!!!
I would seek help from your church immediately, and if you don't have one find one! They will help!
I wish you peace,
~~~A.
M.R. answers from Dallas on September 14, 2008
I am SO Sorry this is happening to you. I know it's hard. I was 16 wks pregnant when my husband left me while I was on bedrest. I know for a fact that you CAN NOT get a divorce if you are pregnant, that is what the law states. They need to make sure that there isn't any health problems when the baby is born which changes everything when it comes to child support.
You will be able to spousal support, temporary orders until the baby is born and the divorce is finalized.
I would definitely start w/legal aid first and if you can't get help there you should try Danny Garner in McKinney it's is Awesome! He is at Parker and Montgomery Attorney at Law.
http://www.parkerandmontgomery.com/
I am Praying for you. I had a really hard time with it. Just hand it to God and it will work itself out one way or another. I know what your going through and I am SO SORRY.
Please email me or PM if you need to talk.
Blessings
M.
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L.M. answers from Dallas on November 19, 2008
I am sorry you are going through this right now. My husband has left me and I have two daughters. We have been married almost 12 years. I just found out that he has a 5 month old baby girl and he also has three "girl friends"!! I have been a SAHM mom during this time! Now I have to come up with a job and find a lawyer! It is so hard right now!! I feel for you!!
N.T. answers from Dallas on September 13, 2008
Contact Janet Denton, ###-###-####, or ____@____.com
I've met her through various networking luncheons. If she can't help you, she should be able to point you in the right direction.
Best of luck with your situation. God bless!
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