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Separating after 29 years of marriage. How do I stand financially as my husband was the major wage earner. We live in Cali

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Unfortunately, your question is difficult to answer over a forum such as AVVO. Many lawyers offer free consults at which time they can explain the...

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Where can I find a lawyer that will help me with a divorce at no cost...or very very little cost

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Nadine is correct and may I also add that some attorneys will offer free consults during which time they may explain the steps in the divorce...

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Desperately need help finishing divorce! Need flexible payment until divorce/temp support order is over. Can anyone help?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

There is only one way to know for sure. Start contacting attorneys and explain your financial situation and see how they respond. The local...

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I need to find a divorce lawyer who will work with me on a sliding scale and take payments. Is there such a thing out there?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

There is only one way to know for sure. Start contacting attorneys and explain your financial situation and see how they respond. The local...

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Can I get a continuance if I am not served an order to show cause on time?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

I would also add that an attorney would be able to work on obtaining a continuance either by negotiating a continuance with the other party or...

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Are there any custody attorney's that will help me right away if I can't pay right now, my kids were taken from her by CPS?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 23, 2012

There is only way way to know for sure. Pick up the phone and start calling attorneys. Many offer free consults. You could also file a motion to...

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Can I postpone a pretrial settlement conference and trial in order to get more time to save money for an attorney?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 23, 2012

It is unlikely, but possible. An application to continue a trial is made pursuant to California Rules of Court upon a showing of good cause and in...

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Where can I find a divorce attorney to represent me pro bono or take my case contingent on divorce settlement?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

I agree with the other attorneys that we are prohibited from taking a case on contingency. However, in some circumstances, the court can order...

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Move Away for a better job.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

I recently handled a move-away case under similar circumstances (the mother had 86%) custody and she wanted to move out of state for work reasons. ...

Matthew Bradley Rosenthal's Answers (19)

Separating after 29 years of marriage. How do I stand financially as my husband was the major wage earner. We live in Cali

Where can I find a lawyer that will help me with a divorce at no cost...or very very little cost

Desperately need help finishing divorce! Need flexible payment until divorce/temp support order is over. Can anyone help?

I need to find a divorce lawyer who will work with me on a sliding scale and take payments. Is there such a thing out there?

Can I get a continuance if I am not served an order to show cause on time?

Are there any custody attorney's that will help me right away if I can't pay right now, my kids were taken from her by CPS?

Can I postpone a pretrial settlement conference and trial in order to get more time to save money for an attorney?

Where can I find a divorce attorney to represent me pro bono or take my case contingent on divorce settlement?

Move Away for a better job.