Representing Oneself Without A Lawyer

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Common Legal Words, Terms, Definitions, & Processes

This resource is a plain-language guide to common legal terms, definitions, and legal processes to help you better understand the law.

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Representing Yourself In Court: Your Rights & Responsibilities

This resource offers tips for handling a legal issue on your own without a lawyer and is meant for informational purposes only, not legal advice.

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Rescheduling Or Delaying A Court Proceeding - Motion For Continuance

This resource explains how to request a motion for continuance to delay a court date and includes a form for self-represented litigants to use in family court cases.

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