Asked by the Customer on 13-08-2020 10:10:57
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Gauteng
How can I go to trial in high court without a attorney or advocate, trial is set for 13 and 15 September 2020 i have asked for contribution towards cost, but nobody answers me? This is a 8 year divorce and I have tried everything to get any information about trial and trial was apparently set down in 2015 and 20 November 2018 and now september 2020? I have never signed the settlement agreement nor did we go for mediation as I have requested that before in front of Judhe Khumalo but I was refused?
So at high court last week I was basically told I cant enforce my rights as i dont have money? Can't understand why husband (defendant) can have private attorney and not me?
Kind regards
Natalie
Message from the Attorney
Posted by Att. Patrick on 20-08-2020 11:12:02
Hi there,
I see that you haven't made a payment for the question, but I'm going to assist you a little. If you want to ask a follow-up question, please make the required payment.
You could ask for a contribution towards your legal costs using a Rule 43 Application.
You might need to postpone the trial if you are not ready.
Why don't you hire your own attorney?
Att. Patrick
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