What is the name of your state? NY
My questions are regarding the availability and quality of Legal Aid services in NYC. I am about ready to leave my daughter's father, taking her with me. I have already been threatened that if I leave a long legal battle will ensue, so I need to be prepared for this.
The problem with preparedness is that I have no money to spend on lawyers. I have to take a loan off of my pension to move us out, set up an apartment, and pay off my car so my insurance will become manageable. I am a teacher, so I've got a steady income, just not very much left over at the end of a bill cycle. I've also recently claimed bankruptcy, so I'm a cash-only business.
I don't know much about family law - I just know that this environment is unhealthy for all involved. Would someone like me qualify for legal aid, or is there another way to find representation at a (very) low cost?
Thanks.
My questions are regarding the availability and quality of Legal Aid services in NYC. I am about ready to leave my daughter's father, taking her with me. I have already been threatened that if I leave a long legal battle will ensue, so I need to be prepared for this.
The problem with preparedness is that I have no money to spend on lawyers. I have to take a loan off of my pension to move us out, set up an apartment, and pay off my car so my insurance will become manageable. I am a teacher, so I've got a steady income, just not very much left over at the end of a bill cycle. I've also recently claimed bankruptcy, so I'm a cash-only business.
I don't know much about family law - I just know that this environment is unhealthy for all involved. Would someone like me qualify for legal aid, or is there another way to find representation at a (very) low cost?
Thanks.