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I could also argue that...if I did not find cases ran by a lawyer that would have been won or would have had a more fair outcome if the lawyer had have been a litigant in person, it would be extraordinary.
I prefer that Family Court Judges do make an effort to discourse with parents directly for a period of time whether they have a lawyer or not. Further I have grave concerns if litigants in person are not allowed to discuss any shortcomings or discrepancies in relation to psychologist or social work type reports as unfortunately those semi-professions are notorious for flaws such as mistakes in data, poor training, lack of diagnosis ability and much much more.
Further, I suspect that litigants that try to precisely copy lawyers styles may not succeed easily and perhaps are better served by being allowed to use a simpler lingo. Family law affects the heart and soul of the nation. The happiness or misery of your nation will literally determine whether or not many people live and want to live. Given a chance the population will adjust to the new style as evolutionary creatures do. In Family Law much is about dynamics.Personally I find over reliance on case law (which I have rarely bothered with in my whole life) annoying. Family law is about rights but is mainly about fairness to all. I do not like it when matters of serious child abuse or financial neglect do not get discovered because of one person hiding behind a lawyer and I have seen that occur.
Lawyers who are lamenting a loss of billable hours due to any Family Law upgrades are better served by refreshing their skills in other areas of law, and conserving their energy for that task.
Good luck to all.........

Isabel Joy Field

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Child Advocate. Lawyer

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