I live in the state of Ohio and my ex wife is taking me back to court because i chose to let my daughter dye 2 black streaks in her hair and she is going to try to keep my kids away from me, i cant afford to hire a lawyer and was wondering if i could get a public defender for a custody issue or is right to legal counsel only for criminal matters?
Can you Get a Public Defender For Custody cases?
Where I live Public Defenders only take on criminal cases.
Can you Get a Public Defender For Custody cases?
Black streaks seems a little mild for a reason to lose custody, so I doubt that any judge will give your ex the time of day.
If you can't afford a lawyer -- first call Legal Aid or the Bar Association in your area and see if there's a family court lawyer who will help you pro bono -- then the court usually has people who can advise you and even speak to the judge for you, much like a public defender would in a criminal case. Call the clerk of the family court to see if they have something like that as well as the Legal Aid thing.
Can you Get a Public Defender For Custody cases?
public defenders are only for criminal cases. however, there might be some areas which have a limited amount of legal aid-type lawyers for assistance in family court matters. you'd have to inquire, also, you'd need to find out, if such a person is available, if your income level is within their guidelines, frequently to qualify, you need to live beneath the poverty line, so it's not a question of not having the extra money, it's the question of having no money, whatsoever.
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