What options do I have when a motion has been filed against me and I can no longer afford legal representation?

I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters. It's all we do. Please take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.net), which contains a lot of helpful information. You have a dilemma.  You are entitled to try to represent yourself, in which case you would not have to pay legal fees, of course.  However, that is not something that I would recommend.  Unfortunately, however, if you are going to be represented by a good Family Law Firm, you will need to figure out a way to pay that Law Firm. You say that your ex-husband "always loses."  If that is the case, I am puzzled why the Judge has never ordered your ex-husband to pay your legal fees.  Although Judges do not always do that, hopefully your NJ attorneys have at least asked for that.  My best suggestion is that we set up what I call an Assessment, so that I can review the relevant facts with you, let you know what I think and how to best proceed. The Assessment is usually done in person at our offices, but if you prefer it caqn be done over the phone. I have found that an Assessment usually takes one hour. My hourly billing rate is $425. Therefore, prior to the Assessment, we ask you to pay $425, which can be paid by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). If the Assessment lasts less than one hour, we refund the balance of the $425 following the Assessment. I firmly believe that the cost of the Assessment is well worth the "investment" given what is at stake. If you want to set up an Assessment, please call us at 973-455-1220. Please ask for Dara Vanderhoof, who is my Scheduling Coordinator and will be able to set up a mutually convenient time for us to meet. We look forward to hearing from you. David F. Salvaggio, Esq.