Pro Se
Representing yourself in court without an attorney, handling your own divorce case.
Example
He appeared pro se in the divorce hearing to save on legal fees.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Self-Represented Litigant.
Jurisdiction Variations
VIRGINIA
Pro Se
Virginia uses the standard Latin term
CALIFORNIA
Self-Represented / In Pro Per (In Propria Persona)
California uses both 'self-represented' and 'in pro per' rather than 'pro se'
Related Terms
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