Thank you Dolly.
I have not seen a lawyer yet. I will probably be the one paying for it. I saved $ working 2 jobs for the last 4 yrs so I could go to school, restock my savings, & possibly take a trip on my b-day this year (my main goal was to pay off my car loan, & that is done). So all of that may go out the window.
bummer! is there a legal aid society that might help? or at your local country republican group.. someone who will let you pick their brain?