If I’m getting divorced but have no money to get a lawyer and have a pretrial coming, what happens?
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If I’m getting divorced but have no money to get a lawyer and have a pretrial coming, what happens?
What documents do I need to take there and what am I supposed to do? I also wanted to know, what do you do when you get to court? I would really appreciate the help and advice. I don’t want anything from my husband and I have given him back everything her ever gave me.
Asked on October 9, 2012 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Since you cannot afford an attorneyto represent you concerning your marital dissolution proceeding with your spouse I suggest that you contact your local legal aid clinic in your community to see what assistance can be provided you so that your personal interests are protected. As to the pre-trial hearing, you need to bring your file as to your dissolution and be prepared to try and settle the issues as to liability and asset division as well as the conclusion of the marriage.
In essence the pre-trial hearing will set forth issues that are unresolved between you and your spouse that need to be tried if not settled in preparation for trial. Most likely there will be a settlement conference conducted at this time or soon afterwards.
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