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I have paid a lawyer for an uncontested divorce but he is refusing to sign. Lawyer says I have to have $2700 to file uncontested but I don't have the money. I am working but have two boys that I get no child support on.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Pacific, MO
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Melvin G. Franke
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Demand your money back.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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I do not understand your question, and take it that you are seeking to file a divorce action, which is not uncontested if he is not cooperating and not paying support. You can shop of attorneys, seeking estimates but none I know can work for you for free. They too need to pay their bills and expenses.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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John E. Kirchner
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IT does not appear you live in Colorado or you don't understand what your lawyer has said because there isn't any difference between contested and uncontested for filing the divorce. Contested means that it will be necessary to have a trial for a judge to make decisions about the things you and your spouse cannot agree upon. Trials take much more time and effort by the attorney. So, the only way to avoid that extra cost is to get serious about reaching a workable agreement, try to represent yourself, or find another attorney who will do it for less.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
File it yourself.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Have you considered Mediation? Mediation is Fast, Effective and Affordable.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 9:25 AM
You can request the file back from the lawyer and take it to a legal aid service near your local court house or even the court clerk for review and file yourself.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Check whether your court has a facilitator to help you do the paperwork or find an attorney who will take payments or limited scope services.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Marc John Weinpel
Fire your lawyer and, if he has not filed anything, ask for your retainer to be refunded. $2700 is indeed exorbitant for an uncontested divorce.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Find an attorney who does not charge that much. If the spouse will not sign uncontested papers, then the divorce is contested and it costs much more to hire an attorney. Borrow money to get the divorce filed. Get into court as soon as possible for a temporary matters hearing. You need the child support.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 4:50 AM