Representing Yourself in Court
Lots of people represent themselves in court, and with the right tools it's possible to successfully file a lawsuit, conduct a useful investigation of the facts, and complete your case through settlement or trial, all without turning your case over to an attorney. Learn how to do important tasks yourself, and also when you might need a lawyer's help for some part of your case.
When you're trying a case without a lawyer, make a good impression on the judge by organizing your evidence, preparing your presentation, and following a few courtroom rules.
Learn about the most common discovery techniques, including form and special interrogatories, requests to produce documents, and depositions.
Even if your case is eligible for a jury trial, it's often better to tell it to the judge.
When it comes to collecting the amount owed in a money judgment, you're on your own.
You won your lawsuit, but you're wondering how to recover money after receiving a court judgment. Find out how to collect money from a court judgment after winning a judgment.
If the debtor has a job, you may be able to garnish up to 25% of his or her paycheck.
Learn what a real estate lien is, and how it might help you get your money.
If you can find the debtor's bank accounts, you greatly increase the chance of collecting what you're owed.
I've won a lawsuit and will soon receive a large award of money damages. Do I have to pay taxes on this money?
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