One of the reasons the Supreme Court of Florida developed and approved these forms was that they recognized that 65% of family law cases had at least one party that was not represented by an attorney. According to an opinion I read on the subject on their website they approved the forms for continuity and so that it would assist pro se litigants.
What was happening was all kinds of different forms...some not adequate in one manner or another...were being used by pro se litigants.
Today with the Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions the pro se litigants are able to help themselves.
Even so, many of my clients come to my office with the forms in their hands. They are willing to pay for someone like me to assist them because they want to make sure the forms are done correctly and/or they don't want to be bothered. As simple as the forms are the whole process is still somewhat intimidating to many. Many just appreciate having someone hold their hand through the process of preparing the documents.
This is pretty simple to understand. Think about it....how many times do you file your tax returns in your life? And, now there are pretty good software programs that make it even easier. Yet, many people still use tax form preparers.
People don't file divorce every years. They are seeking assistance. |
