Looking for a Family Lawyer Asap, Pro Bono, Legal Assistance, Payment Plan, Etc.

I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your situation. I have been there! Three years later, although it's still hard now, I remember those first several months/year. Hardest of my life. But you will get through this. I remember everyone telling me it would get better and not to worry. I couldn't imagine how I was going to survive it on my own all while dealing with the emotional part of being betrayed by someone you were married to with children. I don't have a lot of advice on the legal part, as I got my own attorney and put it on the credit card because I knew who I was dealing with at that point and obviously could not trust him. I am still paying it off but I feel was definitely worth it. Even though I left the house that I was a homemaker for and stay at home mom and hadn't worked in 7 years, I left with almost nothing and started over. So scary! I made mistakes though, as my name is still on the deed and he hasn't refinanced and is now falling behind affecting my credit.
It's overwhelming. Take one step at a time. Have a support system. And take care of yourself! Mentally, physically, & spiritually. I just wanted to offer my support and let you know you are not alone and others know how it feels. Good luck, and if you need to talk, feel free to contact me. :)
Hang in there.

You state bar association should be able to help you find an atty to do pro bono work.

google your bar association contact them about probono work.

max out cc if you have to.
another idea might be to contact a dometic violence womens shelter type place and ask them for ideas on how to get help.

I'm not picking on you specifically, but sometimes I wonder if you would have money for things you wanted, but maybe a lawyer wasn't something you wanted to spend money on before. I guess a nicer way to say it, is what can you do with out so you can pay your obligations. It probably would have saved you money in the long run.

As for how to pick a lawyer in your area, I guess word of mouth would be the best.

Good luck to you and your little one, I hope you are able to make a clean break and get back on w your life. oh and as for his lies and cheating, I'm sure that is horrible to deal w and I feel bad for you about it, but if you just need out and need to make a break try to separate that from taking care of business and getting what child support and custody agreement that is your sons best interest.

good luck to yoou

You might be able to a contact from the state attorney general office. I know in IL they have a contact that they can refer people to for assistance with rentals, child issues and other stuff.

Hi T.,

So sorry you are going through this. I did last year and it is absolutely horrible!
Does the decree state who gets the house? When married he can't refinance into his name only. Since your name is on the deed I'm not sure if he can or not.
I got our house and my ex trusted me enough to refi right after the divorce. I couldn't while married to him because it would be joint property. I got the house in the decree and he had to sign a quit claim deed which gave me the property. There is also something else that would allow you to get the house if he ever quit paying. But, I'm not sure what the form is as I refinanced the week after our divorce was final so we didn't file that.

I'd think he can't refi with you being on the deed (because he's going to owe on something you have rights to) and you're not going to sign over (because you won't own something you owe on). So, you're in a tough situation, but if do get along and it can all be done quickly (if you think he'd refi) you might can work it out.

I'd call a bank and start from there. Or, call the person that holds your mortgage. Either of them can help you for free.

So sorry & blessings to you and your son!

Look for a local Legal Aid center. Usually they are staffed by law students and they should be able to help you.