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How can I support a woman who is unrepresented in family court?

February 10, 2015

The number of litigants in family court who do not have lawyers has reached a critical point, with between 50 and 80% of cases now involving at least one party who is unrepresented. While not having a lawyer is of concern to any litigant, the impact on a woman who has left an abusive partner is significantly greater.

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February 3, 2015
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January 29, 2015
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January 15, 2015
Unequal division of property: Recent case law
December 15, 2014
Court overturns domestic contract: Recent case law
December 11, 2014
Court terminates supervised access: Recent case law
November 20, 2014
Factors judges consider for support of adult children: Recent case law
November 4, 2014
Why do the police sometimes charge an abuser even though the woman does not want them to?
October 29, 2014
Mobility: Recent case law
October 10, 2014
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