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If you wish to start a civil action in federal court, but do not have an attorney to represent you, you may bring your case on your own and proceed as a Self-Represented Litigant (SRL).

Motion to set aside judgment must be filed within three years. ? Judgments in any court of record shall not be set aside for irregularity, on motion, unless such motion be made within three years after the term at which such judgment was rendered. Effective dates prior to 1940 may not be the actual effective date.

Many people have successfully represented themselves. Others have gone to court and found that their case was more complicated or that the court process was more difficult than they expected. These are some things to consider when deciding whether to represent yourself: Are you good at completing paperwork?

If you plan to represent yourself in court in a family law matter (divorce, modification of child custody or child support, or paternity), you are required to complete the two step Litigant Awareness Program , and file your certificate with the court.

Satisfaction of Judgment: Once a defendant has paid-off a judgment, this form is used by the person receiving the money or property to let the court know that the judgment has been paid. Do not use this form to satisfy a judgment that contains an ongoing obligation, i.e. child support or maintenance.

Lawyers and judges may have a bias: It's uncommon for defendants to defend their case without a lawyer. As such, a judge, prosecutor and jury may develop a bias. Although bias is prohibited in the court system, you must remember that they are human and may perceive your self-representation as carelessness.