Hello Forum,
Apologies for the long post.
I am a single dad that is thinking of representing myself at my first case conference. I am one of those that don't qualify for legal aid and can't afford a lawyer. I am looking for some advice on responding to the initial clam that was served on me. I am aware of the procedures on forms and filing ( I have read all the info on the govnt web sites).
My situation is as follows:
- we were married for 16yrs with two children.
- my wife left the matrimonial home two years ago.(without a formal sep agreement)
-the kids stay with me and I do everything for them. No help from her.
- she does not help financially or otherwise.
- she visits periodically but on average about once every 3 weeks.
- she is currently unemplyed and on soc assistance.
- she has hired a legal aid lawyer.
- we live in Ontario.
- Equity in our home $130,000 with credit owing $80,000.(net $50000)
They have filed a claim in family court for:
- Sale of family home
- Spousal support
- Eq of net fam prop.(I owe $60000 on my cards, she owes $20000)
- Joint Custody (not for residing but decisions-not an issue with me)
I want to keep the house since it is vital to the kids stability!(friends, neighbours, schools,etc). I can't afford spousal support either, I have a low unstable income.
I would appreciate any advice on how to respond using form 10 and do I need a lawyer at this stage of the game?
Apologies for the long post.
I am a single dad that is thinking of representing myself at my first case conference. I am one of those that don't qualify for legal aid and can't afford a lawyer. I am looking for some advice on responding to the initial clam that was served on me. I am aware of the procedures on forms and filing ( I have read all the info on the govnt web sites).
My situation is as follows:
- we were married for 16yrs with two children.
- my wife left the matrimonial home two years ago.(without a formal sep agreement)
-the kids stay with me and I do everything for them. No help from her.
- she does not help financially or otherwise.
- she visits periodically but on average about once every 3 weeks.
- she is currently unemplyed and on soc assistance.
- she has hired a legal aid lawyer.
- we live in Ontario.
- Equity in our home $130,000 with credit owing $80,000.(net $50000)
They have filed a claim in family court for:
- Sale of family home
- Spousal support
- Eq of net fam prop.(I owe $60000 on my cards, she owes $20000)
- Joint Custody (not for residing but decisions-not an issue with me)
I want to keep the house since it is vital to the kids stability!(friends, neighbours, schools,etc). I can't afford spousal support either, I have a low unstable income.
I would appreciate any advice on how to respond using form 10 and do I need a lawyer at this stage of the game?
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