Dear TheResearcher:
Greetings. You can expect the court to review your financial affidavit, so I suggest that you complete one (this will look like a budget). You will need evidence of the expenses, like copies of your bills. Evidence of your income is also necessary. Once you have these documents, you should be able to show how all you earn goes out every month and that you are living paycheck to paycheck. If that is not the case, then pay some money before court and ask for an attorney to be appointed to you (if they have requested criminal contempt you may be able to obtain a court appointed attorney). Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax
10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
704.307.4595 main fax
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