Facing a family law matter can be overwhelming, and deciding to represent yourself in court adds another layer of challenge. However, approximately half or more Ontarians in family court self represent.
Many self represented parties do not put their best case forward not because their facts are weak, but because they don’t know how to get those facts properly before the court.
Are you considering representing yourself in your family law case? You might assume that hiring a lawyer means handing over your entire case. In reality, that’s not the only option.
Many Canadians think of the idea of becoming a lawyer as a long and arduous process filled with ultra competitive admissions, extremely difficult exams, and years of nights spent up studying during university. The actual process however is much easier than most people think.
If you can’t, or don’t want to hire a lawyer for your entire case, limited scope services (also called unbundled services) let you pay a lawyer only for specific tasks you choose. It’s a middle ground between full representation and not relying on a lawyer for any services.