CHAPTER 12: The Law: How to Work With a Lawyer and Do Your Own Legal Research.

The article focuses on representing oneself in a contested family law case such as divorce. It cites several considerations on how one can represent oneself in a disputed custody or support case which include being able to fill out the forms correctly, becoming familiar with the rules of the local court, and knowing the child support guidelines in one's own state. Moreover, other options in working with a lawyer in most family cases include full representation and unbundled representation.