Contested divorce. can a judge force me to get an attorney. I'm single mother of 2 and cannot afford an attorney

The judge can not force you but can pressure you. But is advisable to get one.

What forms do I need to file to amend my divorce. Ex is now agreeing to not receiving part of my pension.

If he will sign an amended stipulation you can file an Order to show cause to amend the judgment. This might be complicated. Doing it your self is...

Is federal court the proper venue?

No. While technically Federal Court can have jurisdiction in cases where there is an interstate dispute, under the UIFSA an action should be...

Can I get a court appointed attorney for child support if my husband abandoned myself and the kids and left us destitute.

The County Attorney's office represents people who already have a child support order and need it enforced in Family Court, but not usually on an...

Is there any way I can get my mediated, uncontested divorce finalized faster?

If you had your own attorney, instead of a mediator, then your attorney could have put the matter into the court sooner, had the stipulation so...

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What are my rights and what should I expect after filing for divorce? 3 Children involved.

What you really should expect is to hire an attorney. You say it is getting "very ugly". You do not want a situation where you will go into this...

You are not legally married if you have no marraige license. They must immediately go to the nearest town clerk and get the license.

How do I initiate a divorce without an attorney. Mediation is not an option.

Of course you can represent yourself but it is not usually advisable.

Must stipulation be included in divorce papers. can you let the judge decide

You need to request a trial from the judge.

If I only have copy of stip can I ever address court and ask for it to be enforced if it has not been approved by supreme court

If there is a current divorce you can move to enforce the stip. If there is no divorce pending you can start a proceeding to enforce the stip as a...