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Navigating divorce proceedings can be difficult, especially with financial constraints and lawyer withdrawal. Its important to review any lawyer agreements and request itemized bills. Contact the New Mexico State Bar for fee disputes and explore local legal aid organizations or pro bono attorneys for assistance. Consider requesting electronic copies of court documents and contacting utility companies for extensions. Confirm the status of court filings and consider requesting a default judgment if the respondent hasnt replied within 30 days. Legal aid services in rural New Mexico may provide additional support.Full Conversation
helping a friend in divorce proceedings try to navigate all her papers and lawyer issues of which he has withdrawn from the case
Hey Aaron! Navigating divorce proceedings can be challenging, especially if the lawyer has withdrawn. Here are some general steps your friend can follow:
- Review the withdrawal notice from the lawyer carefully.
- Check any deadlines or upcoming court dates.
- Consider finding another attorney to review the case papers.
- Ensure all required documents are organized and filed on time.
Does your friend need help finding a new attorney or have any questions about the divorce process in New Mexico?
is this actually "free"?
Yes, FreeLawChat provides free legal information to help you understand your situation better. While our guidance is free, hiring a lawyer for specific legal representation might involve costs. If your friend needs recommendations for attorneys in New Mexico, I can help with that.
she has $* to her name, the husband abandoned her many months ago and took away all access to money other than her own social security. she paid part of the $* retainer of which they say she owes the difference yet plus more, they will not provide itemized nor documentation of their hours. they say they only go by a flat rate
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It sounds like your friend might be facing challenges with her lawyer's billing practices. Here are a few suggestions:
- Request a detailed invoice or itemized bill from the lawyer.
- Review any contract or agreement she had with the lawyer regarding fees.
- Consider contacting the New Mexico State Bar for assistance with fee disputes.
Does your friend need further assistance with her divorce process or lawyer issues?
we have already made these requests, her power, water and phone is soon again to be turned off. I see this as not right and time is of the essence. we are limited in this area as it is very rural in regards to lawyers. sure the bar can know but it would take time to have anything done. we don't even know if he has been served, divorce, restraining or anything and she doesn't have the money to go to the courthouse for $.*/paper copy of documents filed.
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It sounds like a challenging situation. Here are some steps that might help:
- Check if there are any local legal aid organizations or pro bono attorneys in New Mexico who might offer assistance.
- Explore the possibility of requesting electronic copies of court documents.
- Contact utility companies to explain the situation and request extensions.
Is there any specific aspect of the divorce proceedings your friend needs more information about?
we think that it actually was filed with the court, as i understand it the respondent has 30 days to reply to service and after that 30 days is required before final hearing and here we are almost six months later of back and forth and he doesn't even have an attorney causing delays
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It sounds like the divorce proceedings are facing delays due to the respondent not having an attorney and other external challenges. Here are a few things to consider:
- Confirm the status of the service with the court to ensure everything was filed correctly.
- If the respondent hasn't replied within 30 days, consider requesting a default judgment.
- Investigate if any legal aid services are available in rural New Mexico to assist with the situation.
Is there any specific information or guidance you need regarding the court process or finding legal aid?
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