How can you get custody of a child with out paying a lawyer? -

My step-daughter pretty much lives with us. We have had her for 9 months straight. Her mother does not come and see her nor does she call. My hub even pays child supoort. Everytime that we have the $$ for a lawyer something comes up and we cant afford it. Isent there some other way that we can gain custody? The mother says that she will sign over right but even to do that it will cost us $800.

Go through the Attorney General s office or whatever office represents children s rights in this type of case. In Texas it is the attorney general. Google for child custody/child support. If you could get it into court over a change in child support to get that waived or reduced based on you having the child for 9 months of the year, you could then also request a custody change. Good luck with this. I will say a prayer for you and for the child.

im not sure what country your in but if you have a family court go and speak with a family court lawyer,the first visit is free and if it is found you cant afford to pay,you could be intiled to legal aid, and the court fees wavered.

talk to a social worker they are state funded so it wont cost you anything to talk to them ...they might have a cheaper route to go ....but when it comes to your kids there should be a way to find that cash...

What a lucky little girl that her step mother wants her. Go to Family court or Legal aid. Good luck

Who has legal custody of this child? If there is a court order that the mother is breaking something should be able to be done through contacting Human Services or Social Services in your town. Nothing in a matter like this is easy. You may have to prove that you are suitable to care for this child. Have all your facts straight and tell the truth. Make sure all who are envolved are being truthful and will go through with the procedings once imposed. Also if you cannot afford a lawyer, Legal aide is most of the time obatainable if you seek them out. Patience is a vertue. Good Luck, S.

go down and get a court waiver of cost for custody and ask question to the clerk which form to fill. paralegal might help to. check the FAQ of family law for your state. and a writing statement that the mother doesn t want the child to care for any more.

Contact your state s support enforcement office. Also try legal aid agencies - the state Bar Association or other legal associations can refer you.

One way would be to just kidnap her if you don t already have her.

yes u can

Check the rules for your state-but it doesn t sound like you have a battle for custody..the mother agreed to give her up. $800 is very little money to make a difference in this child s life...ask family, friends, anybody, to get the money. A lawyer will cost you 5x that amount. Do it for the little girl...if I had some extra $ I d send it to you myself, but I have the opposite prob-my ex wants joint custody, but he hasn t seen my twins since last Labor Day..just wants control..crack makes people weird! Anyway, get the $$$ and change her life!!!