For someone who works in the court system, distinguishing the difference between providing legal information and legal advice can be quite confusing.  With the continuing rise in the numbers of litigants representing themselves in court, it becomes increa ...

The 2018 NACM annual conference will occur in Atlanta, Georgia and will focus on the power of active engagement. For more information see the conference webpage. Sunday, July 22, 2018- 1:00pm to Thursday, July 26, 2018- 12:00pm Add to Calendar iCalendar O ...

Judges are often unsure of how to handle cases which involve a self-represented party. Many court systems have produced judicial bench guides and other materials to ensure that self-represented litigants can present their case to the court in a meaningful ...

The 2018 ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence Custody Litigation Institute will occur in Orlando, Florida and will focus on preparing new and seasoned attorneys to more effectively and holistically represent survivors of domestic and sexual vi ...

This 2018 Webinar, supported by a Technology Initiative Grant from the Legal Services Corporation to Bay Area Legal Services, Inc., will focus on creating effective legal self-help content using plain language, SEO, and social media strategies. For more i ...

The SRLN Administrative Office of the Courts Working Group has collected court system resources that provide guidance for judges for cases involving self-represented parties. Here is a selection of Bench Guides: National:  Handling Cases Involving Self-Re ...