What will happen if you cannot afford an attorney in Family Court?

That depends upon whether there are funds available to support the litigation. Public policy strongly suggests that husband and wife deserve to stand on an equal playing field when litigating divorce. If one creates a need for the other to litigate, and the other lacks access to necessary funding, then the first party may be found liable for legal fees. Thus if your former partner can afford an attorney, but you cannot, it should not stop you from consulting with us. You might be pleasantly rised to learn that the court will award reasonable attorneys fees to assure that you are adequately represented during your divorce. Since there are exceptions to the general rule, it would be prudent to check with anattorney before deciding whether or not you can afford one.