{"id":5072,"date":"2016-08-25T20:34:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/?p=5072"},"modified":"2016-08-25T20:34:01","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T20:34:01","slug":"should-i-represent-myself-in-my-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/blog\/should-i-represent-myself-in-my-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I represent myself in my divorce?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Heidi Buck Morrison<\/a><\/p>\n

In Idaho, parties to a divorce proceeding have the option to represent themselves pro se<\/i>. In other words, you may proceed in either filing or responding in a divorce action without retaining an attorney. The courts provide many forms for pro se litigants and for many people, an impending divorce brings with it the realization that they will soon be living with less financial resources than they\u2019ve been accustomed. This often leads people to believe they do not need or cannot afford an attorney to represent them in their divorce. In most cases, the risk and pitfalls of representing yourself greatly outweigh the benefits.<\/p>\n

Here are the top 5 reasons who should hire an attorney to help you through your divorce.<\/p>\n

Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Heidi Buck Morrison In Idaho, parties to a divorce proceeding have the option to represent themselves pro se. In other words, you may proceed in either filing or responding in a divorce action without retaining an attorney. 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