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Originally Posted by D. Scarlatti
Yes, you should be able to get some time with a local attorney, 15 minutes or so, who can evaluate the merits of your case for no charge. Although hardly anyone would advise you to, you can go ahead and sue whomever you want pro se, that is, without a licensed attorney representing you. But that will take you a hell of a lot of time, simply in researching the issues and determining the proper procedure, never mind framing your argument. Whatever you do, don't try and accept "legal advice" online.
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Not to mention that being a litigant makes you crazy, whether you are doing it yourself (most) or are represented by counsel (somewhat less). I'd have to be pretty desperate to become a litigant.
But whatever the problem is that you are having may not have to come to blows. Some kind of letters/explanations/mediation might resolve the issues. Your attorney should help buffer you against direct contacts from other parties. If you no longer trust the attorney who represented you, i.e., if there was some huge gaffe in the paperwork that leaves the adoption vulnerable, you need to consult new counsel pronto to help you resolve this difficulty.
I am not an expert, I don't actively practice law in any particular field (I specialize in appellate law, and my client is the "the court"), and I am not familiar with AL or NC law. This is not legal advice, this is just encouragement from a friend.
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