Why are we exempting gay and lesbian people from being taken advantage of by greedy family attorneys?

I mean they should have just as much as right as heterosexual people to be "screwed" by the family courts. Why keep the misery to just the heterosexuals? Are there any good reasons to not let them marry?

"Abomination, Unnatural" etc.

Screw those homophobes, let any homosexual couple marry. They deserve to be as unhappy as every straight person. :]

Any family law attorneys out there? Can I ask for interrogatories when I am representing myself?

I have been presented with interrogatories I must answer regarding a pending court case. The other party has an attorney who prepared these. I have none. Can I also prepare interrogatories for the other party to answer in this case if I am representing myself?

Thanks for your help.
Do I have a right to refuse to answer some of the interrogatories they have given me? They are asking VERY detailed information about my bank accounts, credit cards, etc. They want the numbers & everything. Do I have to give this?

Yes you can. You have to make them relevant to the case and they must be courteous (not offensive) in meaning and wording. What I would do is go to FindLaw for your state and read the rule on interrogatories. If that doesn't work, go to the nearest law school and read the Interrogatory Rule in the Rules of Civil Procedure. Or, just take a clue from the ones you received. You can do it and I'm sure if you think about what you NEED (not just want) to know, you can write good ones.

In the middle of divorce, who are the best family law attorneys in Los Angeles?

My current attorney is utterly incompetent and causing me more pain and money then helping me in my divorce. I need a really good and aggressive attorney. Most charge for consultation and I don't have thousands to blow on just interviewing attorneys. Who are some of the best ones in the Los Angeles area? Or, what is the best way to find one?

I am so sorry. I, myself, had a bad divorce a few years ago and went through a few attorneys. The old saying holds true, "If you think an expert is expensive, try hiring an amateur."

After months of frustrations, I asked court reporters and clerks at the courthouse on who they observed in the courtroom was good. In addition, I did research on who celebrities used. They'd only hiring the best right?

I would suggest hiring a certified family law attorney because I think they're more knowledgeable since they only practice in that area.

Here are some of the top firms, I feel, after my research a few years ago:

Adelman & Seide, LLP
http://www.adelman-seide.com
Well-known certified specialists who have represented celebrities. I was told they are very sharp and aggressive.

Leeds Wender & Rosenfeld, LLP
Well known firm with celebrity clients. Not sure if they're certified though. Can't find website.

Nachsin & Weston, LLP
htp://www.nwdivorce.com
Publicized celebrity attorney who represented baseball player Barry Bonds. Didn't check and see if they're certified.

Trope and Trope
http://www.tropandtrope.com
Another well-known firm who started the non-profit Harriett Buhai center and represented Britney Spears. I heard they are also sharp and certified.

I don't want to seem biased a recommend my attorney. I hope this helped and great luck on a resolution. I know what you're going through.

Anyone know the divorce family law attorneys Mary Ellen Daniels or Bratton and Bratton in Riverside, CA?

I have interviewed both and they have similar prices. I just want to know if anyone has personal experience or have heard anything about them.

I have heard of Mary Ellen Daniels. She is a wonderful attorney, she will represent you to the fullest!!!!

Is having a father's rights attorney truly a clear advantage to ordinary family law attorneys?

If so, how?
Thank you
Sergio Mendes, I didn't think so, either!
After all they both go up in front of the same judges, who adhere to the same laws and statutes.

It is just a marketing gimmick. There is no difference between a "father's rights attorney" and an ordinary family law lawyer.

I have a court appointed lawyer, he has showed me that he talks alot in the hearing we have had. He helping me to get my younger children back from CPS. He found evidence against my teen that she is lying in a couple of things. So, are court appointed good or should I get a private? Or can I use 2 lawyers?

You're lucky to have a court appointed lawyer. Most civil parties (such as yourself in your family law case) are not afforded the opportunity to have court appointed attorneys. They are different than criminal public defenders. Normally, court appointed attorneys in civil cases are private attorneys they are just serving you pro bono (free). So they have a decent level of experience.

Choosing an attorney is an important decision. If you are satisfied with the direction your case is going you should keep him.

Generally, if you hire a private attorney the court appointed one will withdraw. Usually, the reason you are given a court appointed attorney is because you cannot afford a private one. So it's not likely that you can have them both if you decide to hire one. If you hire a private attorney your current attorney will give him all the information he has.

If you do hire a private attorney you should do so prior to trial. Judges don't like it when a party switches attorneys right before trial. In fact, some judges won't let you.

Good Luck

Are there any Pro Bono Attorneys or Family Law in the state of Georgia?

I am trying to find out if there are any pro bono attorneys in the state of Georgia that take on child custody and visitation cases?
I have searched on the web, but the only thing I can find is the Legal Aid office. They say they are only income eligible and I'm not sure we qualify. On the other hand we can't seem to find a family law attorney that is any where near affordable. I am getting prices of $5000 to start, $15,000 for the entire case procedure. Who has that kind of money?
Any help is appreciated, Thanks for your time! ~Take Care~

Any attorney is able to do a case pro-bono, it's their choice, but you won't find one that will do it unless it's for a really good cause or to prove a legal point that is important to them.

Call the guy that quoted you $5000 and ask him if that's the best he can do, and if he'll take payments. Scape together as much as you can for a down payment and pony up.

Attorneys are all about the Benjamin's.

Father's rights attorneys vs. regular Joe Schmoe Family Law attorneys? Any clear advantage?

Or do they get basically the same results?
If you have experience, please share.
Thank you.

In any divorce where there are children involved the father should have an ATTY from the "Father's rights" group. It is their specialty, would you go to a dermatologist for surgery.