Oftentimes people have to represent themselves in their divorce, child custody, child support, or other family law hearing. It’s important to understand that even if you don’t have a lawyer, the expectation from the court will still be that you know your stuff and that you are prepared for your hearing. Getting it wrong can have severe consequences that may be detrimental.
This video talks about some of the mistakes that are commonly made by pro se/ pro per litigants and how to avoid them.