I'm seriously considering self/repping. I have burned through all my life savings, RSP's, etc. I have $600 in the bank and $50,000 in debt. If I continue with my lawyer I may as well light a match to my equalization payment. There will be no hope of home ownership for me in my life time and no chance of retirement. I've spent about $150,000 just to protect my kids and ensure their safety. There will also be a 75% chance I will have to
go bankrupt. Even if he starts paying the child support ordered, the total for the life of the kids won't compensate me for the money I have already spent.
Lawyer doesn't think I'll do well as a self rep...as compared to? Not exactly doing well now financially with a lawyer so how's that different?
Disadvantages of self rep
- don't know what I'm doing
- time
- other side may or may not try to take advantage
- terrifying
- don't know if I can remain dispassionate
- could loose everything or could I?
Advantages of self rep
- save a s-load of money in legal fees
- won't touch any of the settlement money that's in trust
- will really, really, really piss off the ex because he's still paying legal fees
- won't have to declare bankrupcy
- keep my credit rating intact
- can buy a home
- can retire
- no more stress of chasing my lawyer to get court dates or material filed on time
- I know my case better than anybody else
- my case matters to me
Anyone else struggling with whether or not to self rep?
go bankrupt. Even if he starts paying the child support ordered, the total for the life of the kids won't compensate me for the money I have already spent.
Lawyer doesn't think I'll do well as a self rep...as compared to? Not exactly doing well now financially with a lawyer so how's that different?
Disadvantages of self rep
- don't know what I'm doing
- time
- other side may or may not try to take advantage
- terrifying
- don't know if I can remain dispassionate
- could loose everything or could I?
Advantages of self rep
- save a s-load of money in legal fees
- won't touch any of the settlement money that's in trust
- will really, really, really piss off the ex because he's still paying legal fees
- won't have to declare bankrupcy
- keep my credit rating intact
- can buy a home
- can retire
- no more stress of chasing my lawyer to get court dates or material filed on time
- I know my case better than anybody else
- my case matters to me
Anyone else struggling with whether or not to self rep?
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