Did You Forgot One Duck

Did You Forgot One Duck

It seems a bit outdated to speak about getting your ducks all in a row, but it’s a proven fact if you forget the last duck your day in court may be disastrous. That last little duck is the secret that loses many divorce cases – without that little duck you don’t have a strong case to present to the judge.

Let’s assume you’ve filed divorce papers, followed state laws on serving your spouse, have temporary orders in place and answered all interrogatories. It would appear that you’ve been diligent in doing your homework and the judge’s decision should be in your favor.

Did you forget that the judge literally holds your life in his or her hands? The judge has a small window of time to hear your case and your spouse has all of his or her ducks in a row. They have prepared a case backed by hard facts eliminating the “he said, she said” testimony – they can back all of their statements with paid receipts, accurate timelines and verifiable proof. 

Don’t be a loser and walk out of court thinking what you should have, could have but didn’t do…  Help is just a click of the mouse away! 

Check out www.caseboss.com – the boss that works for you. Here you’ll find information on preparing a divorce case along with support from a great team who will assist you in preparing. This service is free, no strings or hidden agendas to those contemplating or in the midst of a divorce.  Very few things in life are free, but this is one time you’ll discover free assistance, answers to your questions and free support.

Go to www.caseboss.com  and start building a powerful case for your day in court. 

As Always,

Little Tboca

Divorce the Pro Se Way

Pro Se Divorce - A Difficult Choice



The decision to represent ones self in divorce court is a difficult choice for several reasons. For some it’s a money issue and for others it’s a personality conflict between themselves and their attorney or they feel they can do a better job on their own. The most difficult problem for a pro se litigant is knowing how to work within the judicial system.

The perfect divorce if one could refer to it as that is when both parties actually agree on division of property, assets and financial obligations. Usually when children involved, both parents want to share custody and agree upon joint custody. This is the perfect scenario for those who want to do it themselves without intervention from the courts. 

The pro se litigant who believes he or she will do a stellar job representing themselves has many obstacles to overcome. Very few of these people realize that they have just undertaken a job that will require hours of study and homework. The entire divorce process requires a certain amount of legal knowledge and the ability to control one’s emotions.

Lets assume you have filed your divorce papers timely. You know about the Statute of Limitations, how to legally serve papers on your spouse and understand how to draft and answer interrogatories. But, the big question remains – do you know how to work within the Judicial system and build a winning case. The bottom line is this – have you created a case that will insure a decision in your favor from the judge. 

There’s a reason that judges and the American Bar Association say that pro se litigants often times lose more than they should in divorce court. Most pro se litigants don’t know how to work within the Judicial system, signatures and the Statute of Limitations are forgotten, interrogatories aren’t completed properly. Pro se litigants end up in court totally unprepared because they don’t understand the intricacies of building a powerful case for their day in court. 

Remember you have one day in court and one small window of time to present your case to the Judge. Nobody cares about your case more than you do. Finding yourself in court can be a scary and frustrating experience.

www.caseboss.com is offering free assistance to 100 people who are contemplating or going through a divorce.  Don’t go to court with your pants down – the caseboss team will show you how to build a powerful case for your day in court. 

Just one click of the mouse is all it takes. Go to www.caseboss.com

As Always,

Little Tboca

1200 Divorce Judges Speak

The era of being represented by legal counsel has been relegated to the ancient history shelves. People flock to the courtroom without an attorney – pro se litigation is the new kid on the block. So why are pro se litigants coming out of the courtroom discouraged, beaten up and confused?  What piece of the puzzle is missing for these litigants?

They have the right to represent themselves, but along with that right they’ve assumed the same responsibilities as a divorce attorney. They will be held to the same standards as a divorce attorney – no free gratis here just because they’ve opted to go it alone.

Too many pro se litigants believe the Judicial System owes them special treatment, favors and a free ride. If they want to wear the pro se hat than they must assume responsibility for their decision. Maybe it’s time for pro se divorce litigants to change their strategy.

1200 divorce judges say pro se litigants are doing a poor job and clogging up the courts. Courts are already suffering from budget cuts due to the recession; they’ve had to reduce staff and some courts have had to lose their doors.  Judges Say Litigants Are Increasingly Going Pro Se—at Their Own Peril. (ABA) 

Many pro se litigants don’t know their own State laws regarding divorce and family law; consequently they walk out of court discouraged, angry and think everyone has ganged up on them. Often they ignore the Statute of Limitations, don’t know their State’s laws on serving papers, they suffer default judgments and sometimes their cases will be dismissed for failing to adequately plead their cause of action. 

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judges_say_litigants_increasingly_going_pro_se--at_their_own_/

When it’s your day in court don’t expect several dress rehearsals, it’s not a practice run.  Most judges will try to assist you if you’re struggling but they don’t have time to hold your hand and have a fireside chat with you.

It is illegal for the court’s staff to give legal advice, but there are workshops and online venues offered specifically for pro se litigants. Most judges are doing a balancing act hoping to be fair and trying to give the pro se litigants a fair hearing. The judge has a very small window of time and must make a decision from the information at hand.

Information at hand is the secret to winning your divorce case in court. Do you know how to prepare your case for court?  This will take due diligence on your part – there’s lot of homework required. Study your State divorce laws, learn courtroom procedure and prepare a powerful fact laden case for the judge so he or she has the necessary information at hand to grant you a favorable divorce.

 

If you need help preparing your case, contact www.caseboss.com  They have 60 openings left for pro se litigants – it’s totally free for one year. CaseBoss has a stellar team that will answer questions and assist you…

As Always,

Little Tboca