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Representing myself

Information to help you resolve your matter and navigate the legal system.

If you have a legal problem, you may be able to resolve your matter through​ negotiation or mediation or you may have to go to court or a tribunal.

You can get a lawyer to act for you or you can represent yourself. If you are representing yourself, you may feel anxious or confused about what you need to do.

The Representing myself section of this website has some general information that may help you to; resolve your matter informally, communicate with the other person, get legal advice, understand the legal system, the court process and how to prepare legal documents.

Negotiation

Negotiation

Information about resolving your legal dispute informally, either before or after a court case has started.
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Mediation

Mediation

Information about reaching an agreement about your legal dispute with the help of another person, called a mediator.
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Dealing with my lawyer

Dealing with my lawyer

Information about getting a lawyer to represent you, legal costs and tips for preparing to meet your lawyer.
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Getting ready for court

Getting ready for court

Information about what to do when going to court or a tribunal for a legal dispute.
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Reading and writing legal documents

Reading and writing legal documents

Information about preparing various types of legal documents if you are involved a legal dispute.
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Videos

Videos

Videos with information to help you represent yourself in court
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