Pro Se

General

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'

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