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This foreclosure also didn't take place because you have tons of disposable income laying around. So now you have to decide how you are going to save your home. The idea of hiring an attorney in the wake of being served with foreclosure documents seems impossible: if you didn't even have enough money to pay your mortgage, how can you think about hiring a lawyer? So now you're considering representing yourself in court to save your house and to save the attorneys' fees.
Is it really a good idea to proceed pro se?
Take it from Judge Posner from the 7th U.S. Court of Appeals who says, “I was not getting along with the other judges because I was (and am) very concerned about how the court treats pro se litigants, who I believe deserve a better shake.” What exactly does Judge Posner mean by a better shake? After all, it's your Constitutional right to represent yourself in court.
The courts impose several limitations on pro se litigants, as they can create frustration and confusion for their opposing party. For instance, you must know that as a pro se litigant, you are held to the same standards as a legal professional and can be subject to sanctions. There is also the stigma that judges prefer to deal with
Hiring an attorney can be expensive, but many foreclosure attorneys charge very reasonable fees. You should think about it as an investment that gives back to you every night that you get to fall asleep in your home that you almost lost.
Another thing to keep in mind is that there are legal aid services that, once you can demonstrate financial need, they will actually represent your foreclosure case for free. In the case that you do not qualify for free legal help, or they can only serve you by providing templates for court documents that you can fill out on your own, certainly consider investing in the future of your home and hiring an attorney.
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