Top 3 Tips
While appearing in Court can be daunting, here are the top three tips to make the process easier:
TIP 1: Be Informed
- By learning about the process involved in appearing in court you will gain the needed peace of mind and confidence to navigate through the Court process. A good starting point to learn about the courts is the Nova Scotia Courts website.
Tip 2: Be Prepared
- Being prepared by knowing the facts of your case better than anyone else will help you effectively communicate your story to the Court. The Self Advocacy Guide will take you through all the necessary steps from framing your issue, drafting your claim, introducing evidence, questioning your witnesses to making submissions.
Tip 3: Be Courteous
- Being courteous to the staff, judge, opposing party and lawyer will ensure a smooth presentation and avoid needless confusion.
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Resources
A litigation lawyer provides helpful hints for people representing themselves at court in this pdf Self Advocacy Guide - Edition 1(1.07 MB)
Here is a series of longer videos that further explain the Self-Advocacy Guide.
We have lots of other resources for Representing Yourself, including our Small Claims Court App.
If your issue is related to family law, see the Nova Scotia Family Law for more information.
For even more general tips on representing yourself see the National Self-Represented Litigants Project.
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