A survey by the Legal Services Corporation found that over half of Americans (56%) mistakenly believe they are entitled to free legal representation if they cannot afford a lawyer for family law and civil matters. Another 18% are unsure. This belief is even more common among young adults (18-34), with two out of three (67%) holding this view. Additionally, 32% did not seek legal assistance due to concerns about the cost.
In many of these situations, going to court without following proper procedures and filing the correct documents can lead to harmful, long-lasting consequences. Not everyone can afford a lawyer, and not everyone always needs one. However, if you don't take steps to protect yourself, you risk losing everything due to a technicality you may not even know about. Courts expect self-represented parties to meet the same standards as lawyers, leaving no room for error based on a plea of "I didn't know."
This is why we created Court Docs, a modern, fully digital, and virtual document preparation service. Our goal is to help you with your court forms and documents, so you can confidently represent yourself with reliable guidance and support. By cutting out lawyers, we make access to justice affordable for any budget and help those who cannot afford a lawyer or choose to represent themselves.