"Can I represent myself in family-law court?"

The high cost of retaining a lawyer in the family-law process forces many people to mortgage their homes, take out significant loans from banks, and borrow money from friends and family members. For those who don't meet the requirements to obtain Legal Aid, high legal costs make the court process inaccessible. You can self-represent in the family-law court. However, the court process can be complicated, confusing, and frustrating. Individuals who self-represent are responsible for informing themselves about the court's procedures. They are held to the same standard as parties who have legal representation.

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Robert Berman is a Toronto divorce lawyer who runs Berman Barristers. He is also the founder of myOntarioDivorce.com, an innovative new Do It Yourself divorce website. He can be reached at (416) 368-7700. View his Divorce Magazine profile.