What are some of the ethical considerations that a family law practitioner must take into account when dealing with a pro se or pro per litigant as the opposing party?
What will be an ideal response?
They should include the lack of legal knowledge, inability to preserve a record for appeal, the need for the pro se party to ask for help from court staff and judges, their inability to respond correctly to requests or orders, their attitudes (particularly when it is refusal to pay, not the inability), the slowing of the process, their requests for advice, and the extra precautions that must be taken to avoid any impropriety in communications.
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a. Strike b. Compel discovery c. Make more definite and certain d. Dismiss
Advanced directives should be prepared:
a. After college graduation b. While the principal is healthy c. After a principal is diagnosed with a terminal illness d. While in the hospital for treatment
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In certain circumstances, a paralegal can introduce him or herself as an attorney
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