How can I pursue my rights and get legal help if my husband putting financial restrictions on me?
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How can I pursue my rights and get legal help if my husband putting financial restrictions on me?
My husband wants a devorce, and I don’t. We have 3 small children and have been married for 12 years (Califronia). I don’t work. He’s been closing accounts and moving money around, as well as liquidating assets for bogus reasons. Recently, he cancelled my credit card accounts. I’m not overspending, whereas he is. He has incurred $20 00 dept with personal expences, but refuses to pay for preschool and house improvements. How can I get a good lawer, since most ask for a retainer up front to represent me, and I don’t have the money? How can I ensure that I will get fair spousal and child support?
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Here is a place for you to start: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/lowcost/qa-flf.htm#whatis. This is the California Courts Self-Help Center regarding Family Law Facilitators.
Family law facilitators are lawyers with experience in family law who work for the superior court in your county to help parents and children involved in family law cases with child, spousal, and partner support problems. They can also help you fill out forms and refer you to agencies and services that can help you and your children.
Given your situation, I strongly suggest you try to find a lawyer since family law facilitators are independent and do not represent you in your divorce. Perhaps they can recommend an attorney for you.
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