Life is complicated, as they say. And there are times that we will be in a situation where our position or transaction involves legal issues.
When confronted with this scenario, do we need a lawyer?
The answer to this question is dependent upon the surrounding circumstances that affect our position. Right?
There are courts where a litigant can represent himself without the need of a lawyer to enforce a money claim or rights. But may I ask, was the case successfully ended in his favor?
Personal injury and worker’s compensation are among the cases where a person can represent himself.
However, these cases involve applying some laws and jurisprudence that only lawyers can understand and interpret for our case.
A situation where no property rights are involved or whatever the outcome of the case, if we opted to represent ourselves to enforce a right, will not affect our property is okay.
However, if the issue involves our legal rights, I believe that legal expertise must seek.
What do you think? Am I right in saying this?
If, for example, the issue I am dealing with is the custody of my child, should I self-represent or hire a lawyer to enforce my right under the law?
Lawyer’s services are expensive, and litigation is a long process.
Every appearance in court bilis to us, and we have to pay the lawyer.
We would ask ourselves, “is my decision correct in hiring a lawyer to represent me in my case. Do I have a choice?”
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