{"id":97,"date":"2013-06-12T11:30:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T16:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2013-06-12T11:30:45","modified_gmt":"2013-06-12T16:30:45","slug":"the-dangers-of-filing-pro-se","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-filing-pro-se\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Filing Pro Se"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We live in a do-it-yourself society. You can find information on the Internet for doing everything from changing your engine oil to playing a jazz riff on the piano. However, there are some things you probably don\u2019t want to do yourself\u2014things only an expert should do. Unless you\u2019ve been trained and have the right tools, you wouldn\u2019t replace the transmission on your car. You definitely wouldn\u2019t want to pull your own wisdom teeth. Likewise, just because do-it-yourself information and kits are available doesn\u2019t mean filing for bankruptcy is something you should attempt on your own. If you file and proceed through bankruptcy without an attorney, you will be attempting to wade through the legal process on your own behalf, known in legal terms as <i>Pro Se<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Filing for bankruptcy is a complex process. There are many legal hoops to jump through and pitfalls to avoid as you maneuver through the process. If you don\u2019t do everything absolutely correctly, you can lose your rights, your property, or even have your case dismissed. Do you know with absolute certainty if you should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Do you know if you passed the means tests for Chapter 7? Have you completed the pre-filing credit counseling? Are you aware of the things you can or cannot do before or during a bankruptcy that can create additional legal problems?<\/p>\n<p>Why try and go it alone through the legal system when a bankruptcy lawyer can help you avoid actions that will get you in trouble or even land you in jail. As your representative throughout the entire process, Behm Law Group will ensure that you have completed all the necessary steps to navigate and finish the bankruptcy successfully.<\/p>\n<p>While filing Pro Se might seem like a way to save some cash, it is not worth it. Instead of going Pro Se just go with the proven professionals. At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/\">Behm Law Group<\/a> we limit our practice strictly to bankruptcy law. It is stressful enough to be in financial distress. You don&#8217;t need the added stress of filing on your own and representing yourself. You can rely on Behm Law Group to make your filing successful and as stress-free as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in a do-it-yourself society. You can find information on the Internet for doing everything from changing your engine oil to playing a jazz riff on the piano. However, there are some things you probably don\u2019t want to do yourself\u2014things only an expert should do. 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