1.
Clark County Self Help center provides some
forms for free to assist you in family law matters, including divorce, child
custody, and child support. However, it
is extremely advisable to fill out the forms and then have an attorney review
prior to filing them so that you know whether you are affecting your rights and
can understand the repercussions.
Furthermore, at the meeting with the attorney, you can clarify the
procedure. You can get a 15 minute free consultation with family attorneys on Thursdays at Family Court, otherwise,
there are attorneys that will charge $100 for perhaps an hour long inexpensive consultation.
2.
If you require an attorney for any or all of the
court proceedings, you can hire lawyers for limited services, i.e. unbundled
services at flat rates. You can also
call the Nevada bar lawyer referral service and ask for a reduced rate attorney, which will charge $75 per hour instead of $250 per hour (meaning you
get over three times the amount of work for the price). Finally, and the hardest but cheapest lawyer
to obtain, a free one through Nevada Legal Services. This last option can take a long time because
of the number of people on a waiting list.
3.
Remember, if you represent yourself in family
court, you can always hire lawyers for consultations or for limited services
such as to conduct the trial or evidentiary hearing. You may want to save up for the trial, hiring
the attorney at least one month ahead of time.
4.
If you are very poor, you may be able to get the
filing fees waived.
5.
If your spouse is wealthy, you may be able to
get your spouse to pay for your representation or provide you temporary
support. You should always consult with
a lawyer long before letting your spouse know you are planning to divorce so
that you can prepare.
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