In Forma Pauperis

[guestposter]

I am a pro se appellant appealing two issues. First, the original order that gave my son's mother sole custody. This initial order was issued in 2008. The grounds is at the the order is void because the state did not meet the standard of clear and convincing evidence in order to sever my custodial rights. This was also done without due process of the pre deprivation hearing.

The second issue on appeal is a petition for modification which was denied in 2012.the judge stated the standard of "preponderance of the evidence" was necessary in order to modify the original decree.

the I was approved court has approved in forma pauperis, yes they are denying me copies of transcripts to perfect my appeal. Can the Iowa Supreme Court deny me an appeal because I can't afford to purchase transcripts? do I have any alternative options available?

 

[Michael Wechsler]

I don't know the specific court you are in. I do know that in New York you can apply to the court to waive costs for the poor and indigent. Best of luck with your case.

From this document - New York Transcript Request and Instructions Form


If you cannot afford to pay the required fees for the transcript, you may apply to the court for
permission to proceed as a poor person pursuant to CPLR §1102 by filing the proper affidavits
and documentation. Once you have obtained an appropriate court order, you may serve that
order, along with your request, on the clerk of the court. It is suggested that you contact an
attorney regarding appropriate legal procedures to be followed since this office cannot, by law,
provide legal advice.