Starting legal action Pro Se can seem like an intimidating process, but really, starting any legal action against anyone when representing yourself is not as scary as you may think. It is important to know that you can start the filings yourself, no matter what civil matter you are filing for. Whether it be a complaint for modification of a divorce decree, a petition for child custody, or reassessment of child court-ordered visitation, you can start the process yourself without the help of an attorney.
But where do you start? First off, you’ll want to find the appropriate forms to file. In most cases, you can contact your local family law courts to get sample copies of the forms needed for your particular action. Some counties even have these forms online on their websites and all you to print and personalize at your own will. However, keep in mind that most of these forms are created for women filing divorce or child support to their husbands, so make sure that you reword anything you need to in your favor-mainly, you want to make sure you have the format of the documents set to your court’s liking.
Some legal proceedings require special forms, which you may be able to obtain through your family law courts or through the Father’s Rights Protection System. You can also do a search for similar court documents that were filed in your particular state and county online, and utilize these to tweak the standard forms to better match your personal situation.
Typically, when you file a civil action through the courts, you will have to pay court costs and fees. The structure is set up differently in each state, so be sure to check with your county court so that you are prepared for any filing fees that you may be incurring due to the civil action. This may possibly be reimbursed if you file accordingly, so keep track of what you’re spending on your court costs.
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