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Question: My wife got an attorney through a legal aide society. Her attorney took on her case as pro bono and is attempting to slam me with her fees. According to the settlement offer I just received, I am to pay $5000 for my wife's legal fees. Does her attorney have the right to charge me even though she took it on as pro bono?
Question: I live in Texas and my ex is in CT. She filed for custody of our son and child support. She gave the court the wrong address on purpose so I did not receive anything saying that I was to pay her child support and now I get a letter from CT child support saying I am $800.00 behind on support and I have to pay her 74.00 a week. I have a wife and medical bills that I can't pay now, not to mention rent and bills . I can't afford a lawyer or a trip to CT to do anything so what choices do I have? Answer: I am not licensed in the State of CT and therefore cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of that State. The problem will only grow with time. Not only will they begin garnishing your wages, but also your tax refund and possibly your bank accounts. When the arrearage grows to a sufficient amount you can be charged with criminal non-support. Finally, the arrearage will accrue interest at what is often a very high rate of return. You need to move to set aside the order. The earlier that you move on this, the better position you will be in to have the judgment set aside. It maybe possible to have an attorney appear on the matter for the Motion without your presence. If you are without sufficient funds or assets to retain counsel contact the CT bar association for attorneys that will work pro bono or contact CT legal aid. |
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