Pro-Se Bucks County Divorce

Under Pennsylvania law, you have the right to represent yourself in any legal proceeding and you do not need a Bucks County divorce lawyer.  Going "alone" is known as “pro-se”.  

However, this can be very risky as a layperson does not have full knowledge of the legal matter involved and the necessary documents that have to be filed correctly. It may be wise, if you are dead set on going pro-se, that you at least consult with a divorce attorney in Bucks County to find out about the different issues and local rules involved in Bucks.  It can help you avoid some serious divorce mistakes, especially mistakes related to retirement.  

But, the advice of a qualified attorney can save time, money and trouble in a divorce proceeding. Lastly, you may be giving up rights you are entitled to without even knowing it if you seek to divorce on your own. Sometimes, hiring a lawyer actually makes you money because they discover you are entitled to certain things that you otherwise did not know.