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July 16, 2019 By Debra Slone Leave a Comment

Being Assertive In Court Can Mean The Difference Between Winning And Losing

Being Assertive in Court

Here’s something lawyers know that self-represented litigants learn the hard way–in areas that matter, when they’re assertive and we’re not, we lose. When they see a non-assertive pro se litigant, lawyers go to their “pro se playbook”, look up the rules for handling passive litigants, and run their plays. Your job is to nip that in the bud. In court, be firm, direct, and clear about what you want and need and take responsibility for your case.

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January 11, 2019 By Debra Slone 2 Comments

Tips For Surviving Court Hearings

Tips for Court Hearings

Appearing before a judge is one of the biggest challenges for pro se litigants. The judge has the power to kill your case or let it live another day. So, your nerves are taut. You’re not used to this kind of pressure. You’re not a lawyer! How do you get through a hearing? If you follow these tips, court hearings may not be a snap, but they won’t be a mess either.

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November 20, 2018 By Debra Slone 6 Comments

Scheduling A Hearing On Your Motion

scheduling a hearing pro se

You’ve struggled with proper wording and formatting of your motion, and you think you’ve done well. You go to the courthouse or online and file your motion. Unaware that there’s more to do, you simply stop there. You wait for an answer from your opponent or for the court to schedule a hearing. That’s not how things work in litigation. If your case is to move in the direction you desire, you must move it. That necessarily involves scheduling hearings on your motions.

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