S7 Ep98: Can you get a divorce in Michigan without a lawyer?

#ChooseGoldman In this episode, Akiva Goldman answers a crucial question for anyone facing a divorce in Michigan: Can you handle it without a lawyer? We explore the significant risks of going 'pro se' and when professional legal help is not just an option, but a necessity. • Self-representation ('pro se') is legally possible but only advisable in the simplest cases with no children, assets, or disagreements. • The court and its staff are legally prohibited from giving you legal advice; you are entirely on your own. • The risks of going it alone include losing custody rights, receiving unfair support orders, and inequitable division of property. • Trying to save money by forgoing a lawyer can be "penny smart but dollar foolish," leading to much larger financial losses. • Hiring an attorney late in the process to fix mistakes is extremely difficult, costly, and often impossible. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/law-library/dont-do-it-yourself-divorce-michigan For additional information, watch these videos: Should My Ex and I Handle Our Divorce without a Lawyer? - ChooseGoldman.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xPpVtUs6uY Can You Get a Divorce Without Going to Court? - ChooseGoldman.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DYAJQGMtmg Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganLaw #FamilyLaw #Divorce #LegalPodcast #Lawyer #DIYDivorce