Starwarsfan
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
Hi,
I am legally disabled and terminally ill. My divorce decree mandates that I pay my ex-spouse $100 per month for 5-years or until a total sum of $6000 is paid. The presiding Judge also allowed her counsel an "Owelty" lien against my homesteaded house and adjoining property. The house and property were in my name before, during and after marriage. Due to my lack of finances, other than social security disability, I was unable to afford paid counsel so I was forced to start the divorce proceedings "Pro Se" but learned that I could make motion to the court to appoint counsel with my submission of an "Inability to Pay" affidavit. I did this immediately and the court appointed counsel. Great! Or was it? Do any of you have experience or knowledge of Owelty, Disability and Homested. Did I get a fair shake or was I done wrongly by the court.
Hi,
I am legally disabled and terminally ill. My divorce decree mandates that I pay my ex-spouse $100 per month for 5-years or until a total sum of $6000 is paid. The presiding Judge also allowed her counsel an "Owelty" lien against my homesteaded house and adjoining property. The house and property were in my name before, during and after marriage. Due to my lack of finances, other than social security disability, I was unable to afford paid counsel so I was forced to start the divorce proceedings "Pro Se" but learned that I could make motion to the court to appoint counsel with my submission of an "Inability to Pay" affidavit. I did this immediately and the court appointed counsel. Great! Or was it? Do any of you have experience or knowledge of Owelty, Disability and Homested. Did I get a fair shake or was I done wrongly by the court.