Amy Rod | Managing Pro Se Litigants in Family Law: Practical Advice for Texas Attorneys

DEC 10, 202539 MIN
Texas Family Law Insiders

Amy Rod | Managing Pro Se Litigants in Family Law: Practical Advice for Texas Attorneys

DEC 10, 202539 MIN

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It’s one of the biggest headaches for family lawyers—but ignoring it won’t make it go away. What do you really need to know about handling cases with pro se litigants in Texas family courts?In this episode, Amy Rod, Board Certified Family Law Attorney at Paul Webb, PC, unpacks the surprising rise of self-represented parties and reveals battle-tested strategies for navigating the ethical and practical challenges these cases bring.You’ll discover…Why up to 85% of divorces in some Texas courts now feature at least one unrepresented partyThe rule all attorneys must know before talking to a pro se litigant—and the most common mistake lawyers makeWhich resources you can share without crossing ethical lines, and where most lawyers slip upCommunication tips that will safeguard you (and your client) against future headachesHow empathy and professionalism can actually speed up settlements—even when the process gets frustrating