Idaho Law Blog
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. 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’ve 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.
Here are the top 5 reasons who should hire an attorney to help you through your divorce.
- An attorney knows the law, the court system, and can help you properly navigate your way through the process;
- An experienced attorney knows what you can ask for and will help put you in a position for the best outcome possible;
- An attorney provides an objective standpoint that is lost when parties act pro se.
- When things go awry and you have to hire an attorney, mistakes made while you were pro se can end up costing you more in attorney’s fees than if you had hired an attorney from the outset;
- Under Idaho law, pro se litigants are held to the same standards and rules as those represented by an attorney and are not accorded any special latitude merely because they choose to proceed pro se.
If you are considering representing yourself in an Idaho divorce proceeding, please contact Heidi Buck Morrison for a consultation today. Call toll free at 877-232-6101. You can also email Heidi Buck Morrison directly at hbm@racinelaw.net.