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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a lawyer and I think there are a few things that make representing yourself difficult. First, knowing the rules of evidence. You may get lucky and get a judge who lets a lot of things slide or you may not. I think it would be difficult to learn all of the rules of evidence. Second, when you are not a repeat player in the game (i.e. a lawyer who regularly practices) there is little incentive for the other side not to pull a fast one on you. There are some ethically challenged lawyers in the area of family law. Third, knowing the preferences and arguments that work for the judge you go before. You could possibly get briefed on this by an attorney that you consulted with. Fourth, preserving objections for appeal. A lot of people screw this up.[/quote]
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