Can a relative appoint themselves as a lawyer for a family case?

I have just decided to start writing a novel. The idea involves a daughter appointing herself as her mother’s lawyer. I wasn’t sure if this is possible, I am going to start researching into law in order to help further with the book but would love some advice on this so I can get kick started! Thanks.

I am in need of a good family law attorney in Lubbock, TX?

I am the father of a little girl. I had a lawyer whom did not fight for me at all in court, he did not show any of the proof that I had worked so hard on, he didn’t even ask any proper questions. I am wondering if anyone knows of a GOOD attorney who will FIGHT for me, any help will be greatly appreciated. Even if it’s which ones NOT to use!!

Separation/divorce – do I need a lawyer for this last step of the process?

Hi,
My former wife will buy our matrimonial home from me as part of our separation, based on our separation agreement. we already have a signed separation agreement so our family law lawyers are no longer involved.
Should I pay a lawyer to complete the transaction or should I save my money for other things?
Basically, what we will do within a week is:
- Remove my name from the title
- Remove my name from the mortgage
- She will pay me an equalization amount

ALL of the above is exactly in line with the agreement. My question is: is it important that I have a lawyer representing me for this last step or not really (as long as I read everything carefully of course to ensure it’s in line with the agreement)??
THANKS.
ps. (she did hire a new lawyer but just for the purpose of removing my name from the title, not the other two items mentioned above)

Does graduating from law school make you a lawyer and can you offer legal advice to someone in another state?

I asked a family member who recently graduated from law school to review and negotiate a contract for me. She did so. She has not taken the bar exam in her state nor in my state, I signed this contract thinking she was already an attorney simply because she graduated from law school, but now I find out she’s not fully an attorney yet.

The law regarding this type of contract states that a attorney is to review it on my behalf, and now the other parties to this contract are refusing to invalidate the contract.

Is she allowed to give me legal advice and help negotiate a contract for me although she may not fully be a lawyer and is that contract valid, now that it has been signed, etc. Or is it no longer enforceable.

I hope someone out here can help with a family law questions?

ok I wanted to know if you can terminate a fathers rights if is in jail? I have 2 kids that my husband wants to adopt, and looking on the internet i know you are suppose to get the biological fathers consent, thus, I have had no contact with the biological father for over 4 years, and he has had no contact with my children as well. S o with this also in mind. My kids do not no their biological father . they believe my husband "that i recently married and been w/for 7 yrs" is there only DAD.
So if i can terminate his rights how do I go about this process on my own without a lawyer, Since money is crucial right now since my husband is in his last year of medical school and we have 5 kids all together thats:including my 2 kids i brought into the relationship" oh I hope I can get any help there is. Oh and I live in the state of Illinois.
thanks :)

Nevada family law,Can father keep kids from mother if no custody has been established? Is this legal?

Mother of 2,I reside in ohio my kids in las vegas with my ex whom i never married. I decided to keep the kids toghther for finacial reasons until i was on my feet again to do custody. My son is not my exes he has legal guardianship,my daughter is ours. There has not been any custody as of yet. "We just agreed". It has changed,he controls everything and i have been to visit,he does not let our kids see their mother and i call all the time i barley get to talk to them just when the dad feels like it. My only fault here was being broke,not working as a house mom when being with him,trying to get out of a rut now. I have been told i need a lawyer in lasvegas,does anyone know how i find a lawyer that accepts payment plans? Or how i can find someone that practices nv law in ohio? Or is there anything i can do myself to save money?At this point it is hurting the kids and my ex thinks he is and will always be calling the shots. I did this only with good intentions in mind ,i thought he was too

does anyone know of a good firm lawyer in the macon ga area for family law?

i am looking for a good family law attorney for macon ga, some one to nail my exhusband so he will quit taking me to court every six months for nick pick things… i have let him just have his way.. i didnt have the money for a lawyer for divorce i just signed he got house i got what my family gave me thats it.. …he got the goldmine i got the shaft.. we changed child support and then again i let him have what he wanted so he would just "leave me alone.". that backfired.. so now its my turn for the goldmine and he needs the shaft.. any suggestions would be greatly helped..
money is not a problem… i have been saving for this.. i want this to be the last time i see him in court

I need to find out about free family law info for visitation of child?

My son is having problems seeing his daughter . His ex is using his child as a pawn and he is not sure how to get representation, as he can’t afford a lawyer . he does pay child support on time evry week .He went to leagal aide and they said he was unable to get help due to that his ex is in the system. Q) doesn’t lagal aide have plaintiff layers and defendent layers?

How does one find a specific type of lawyer?

I need a lawyer in family law/divorce that knows how the Federal Government works in cases of divorce, such as spousal support, health insurance etc. How do I find that type of lawyer?

what is the best feild to get into as a lawyer?

im a student who wants to be a lawyer but i want to make money and keep it that way, what is the best kind of lawyer to study?
family law? contracts?

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