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I am victim to a domestic violence/ battery situation. The adverse party has lied several times in an EPO hearing and is clearly in denial. He's on his 2nd lawyer ( didn't like #1). Do I need to have a lawyer? I did nothing wrong.
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The question really is "To do what?" If you mean are you required to have an attorney as the Petitioner in a TPO court, the answer is "no," although it is often easier and more persuasive for a lawyer to assemble and present the facts since that is what they do for a living. If you mean to figure out what to do about other custody, visitation, support, and property rights, then the answer is probably yes, at least to consult with a qualified family law specialist to find out what your rights are and evaluate your options. You should probably start with the detailed subject-by-subject information and materials posted on our website, and then figure out whether a consultation would assist you.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2022 at 9:22 AM