Pro se representation (representing themselves) in divorce and custody cases
A) is not allowed because of constitutional considerations
B) has grown because divorce courts are relatively easy for untrained people to present their own cases especially in contested cases
C) may be unfair when the other party is represented by a trained attorney
D) because research shows that pro se litigants make surprisingly few legal errors in filing important papers and motions

Question

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Pro se representation can lead to unfairness when one party has legal representation and the other does not, potentially disadvantaging the unrepresented party due to their lack of legal knowledge and skills.

Pro Se Representation (Representing Themselves) in Divorce and Custody Cases