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I need a lawyer to represent me at 10/20, 3-hour trial in Pinal Superior Court.
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I am the Petitioner/Husband/Father. Pet for Dissolution was served a year ago, settlement docs exchanged but failed, mediation verbally agreed to & mediation agreements and consent decree produced several times and Respondent doesn't sign. Review hearing was set and Respondent retained an attorney 2 days before. Disclosure Statements now exchanged. Respondent's disclosure included actual exhibits that lack factual evidence. Shared custody order, including child support, was entered last year. Assets and debts are the only remaining issues and are minor. No discovery was ever done. Exhibits due 10/2, Pretrial stmt due 10/5. I have begun preparation of these but need an attorney who can present them and speak for me at trial. I have limited funds.
Thank you for the questions and comments. Clearly, you are a knowledgeable Petitioner.
Lots of issues to discuss. Did you challenge Mother's exhibits? And all due respect, what do you mean by "Shared custody order..." Do you mean that you and Mother have shared parenting time?
There may still be time to invoke Rule 49 in regards to discovery. Depends on the Court's trial order (minute entry). The Joint Pre-Trial Statement can be critical in hearings such as this. It is your chance or your attorney's chance to set-the-table for the Court.
And, understood Even with limited resources arrangements / payment plans may be established.
Many attorneys offer free consults on issues such as these. In-person discussions that can take place in the East Valley / Mesa.
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You're in an exceptionally difficult predicament. There is no cost-effective way to retain an attorney "just" for trial. To represent someone at trial, the attorney cannot simply appear and improvise, he or she needs to learn the entire case history. Additionally, given the abbreviated time to prepare, it may be professionally irresponsible for an attorney to take the case on such short notice. I would suggest asking the court for a continuance if you want to retain counsel. Otherwise, I'm not sure you'll find the type of assistance you need.
I concur with the recommendations of my distinguished colleagues. An attorney will not represent you on a partial basis, it is either the whole thing or nothing. Any attorney who would do otherwise is not worth having. Divorce is far more complex than you can possibly imagine and you are emotionally involved. Good luck.
Was your agreement ever either written or recorded as a Rule 69 agreement? If so, she cannot simply not sign the Decree and proceed to trial. The Rule 69 agreement is binding on the parties. if not, you need to get prepared for trial pretty quickly, Given the time frame, an attorney may request a continuance to get caught up with your case before proceeding to trial. Many attorneys offer free consultations and can set up payment plans for you or perhaps a flat fee.
