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Yesterday I went to court on Contempt charges. It was the arraignment. I entered my "not guilty" plea. The judge asked if I wanted an attorney and that if I couldn't afford one that the court would appoint one for me. I said no. I now have had second thoughts and would like to have the court appoint an attorney. Is it to late? If it isn't to late how do I get one? Can I call the Judge's secretary and tell her? Please help.....I know I was stupid for saying no but I just feel that it is a cut and dried case. I was supposed to give my ex 1/2 of the net proceeds from the sale of my house up to $10,000. But when I went to court one other time for contempt (I was late on a house payment) the judge that heard that case said that since my exc had filed bankrupcy and the debt had been discharged that he (ex) had given up any and all interest in the property so of course I used that to my advandtage and didn't give him any of the proceeds. Now I have you all here at this forum telling me that the judge was wrong....so......I think I need an attorney**************...once again CAN I CHANGE MY MIND?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Yesterday I went to court on Contempt charges. It was the arraignment. I entered my "not guilty" plea. The judge asked if I wanted an attorney and that if I couldn't afford one that the court would appoint one for me. I said no. I now have had second thoughts and would like to have the court appoint an attorney. Is it to late? If it isn't to late how do I get one? Can I call the Judge's secretary and tell her? Please help.....I know I was stupid for saying no but I just feel that it is a cut and dried case. I was supposed to give my ex 1/2 of the net proceeds from the sale of my house up to $10,000. But when I went to court one other time for contempt (I was late on a house payment) the judge that heard that case said that since my exc had filed bankrupcy and the debt had been discharged that he (ex) had given up any and all interest in the property so of course I used that to my advandtage and didn't give him any of the proceeds. Now I have you all here at this forum telling me that the judge was wrong....so......I think I need an attorney**************...once again CAN I CHANGE MY MIND?
Thank you in advance for your help.