and the other party does have a lawyer
NO we have a lawyer the other party don't/ if she shows up
what is a persons chance of winning a custody case when they don't have a lawyer?
It's gonna be a long road for the party without the attorney. The judge will most likely appoint a law gaurdian for the child(ren) and may REQUIRE her to get an attorney (if she shows), but she would have a tough time without one. Hope I answered it for ya. Good luck!
P.S. I'm not allowed to vote yet so..."What Anne said too"