What happens if you cannot afford legal counsel?

Legal issues can be expensive and counsel is not always affordable. Do not abandon finding legal representation until you have exhausted all options. If you are facing a family law issue and are unable to afford the entire effort necessary for your case, there are other strategies you might consider to assist in your journey.

Limit your scope

While your case may involve a number of legal issues, some cases may only truly require legal representation for a smaller scope of work. Statistics show that only a fraction of those needing legal services during a divorce for instance can afford to hire someone to work their trial from start to finish. Limiting your scope can allow for an attorney to assist you on the more complicated matters in your case. 

As a result, attorneys are often willing to take on a limited scope representation for a much smaller amount than they would require to be retained to represent a family law litigant on every single issue that comes up in his or her case. 

Free consultations

Many are unaware that there are a number of free resources for a family law litigant. The first step to take would be to research licensed attorneys in your area and contact them to inquire about any offerings of a free consultation. If they do offer a consultation for no charge, take advantage of that opportunity as you might gain a large amount of knowledge that can aid in your case. 

If you are facing a family law issue, you should look into each of the options identified above.