Urgent: Disabled Charlotte Resident Needs Legal "Counter-Motion" Help (High Income Disparity Case)
I am posting on behalf of a friend, Brian, who is in a desperate legal situation in Mecklenburg County.
Brian is on disability (seizure disorder) earning $25k/year. His wife, who earns $115k/year, filed for separation last July. Because he is currently out of money, he hasn't been able to secure counsel, and he is facing a July 1st deadline to file his counterclaims for Post-Separation Support (PSS) and Alimony.
The Case: This is a clear 'Dependent vs. Supporting' spouse scenario. Under NC GS § 50-16.4, Brian is eligible for the court to order his spouse to pay his attorney's fees.
The Ask: We are looking for an attorney or a firm willing to take this on, perhaps via a 'limited scope' arrangement to get the initial counter-motions filed, or a contingency-style arrangement where fees are sought from the high-earning spouse.
If you are an attorney, a retired legal professional, or know someone who fights for the 'underdog' in family court, please comment or DM me. We need to preserve his rights before the July 1 deadline. Thank you for your kindness.