Pro Per in appelate court?

California:

After almost 2 years of divorce litigation, defending myself against 4 separate family law attorneys, the Ex has hired attorney # 5 and filed an appelate appeal of the last OAH regarding permanent spousal and child support.

She has moved an hour away, so by custody recommendation my two young kids are with me now as primary custodial parent.


In my opinion, the stakes just aren't high enough to warrant another $20K or so to defend myself against the high priced San Francisco attorney she has hired for this. Even if I lost altogether, it would take a long time to make up for fees in increased support that I might be ordered to pay.

All decisions by the judge were backed up by court appointed experts with substantial evidence to support her earnings capacity, health and ability to work and gain employement, etc.

Question: If I hire a law firm as a "Ghost writer" for documentation and procedural help in appelate court, what can I expect in court?

What risk do I expose myself to by proceding in Apellate court Pro Per?

Any other thoughts to consider?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by neverendit
California:

After almost 2 years of divorce litigation, defending myself against 4 separate family law attorneys, the Ex has hired attorney # 5 and filed an appelate appeal of the last OAH regarding permanent spousal and child support.

She has moved an hour away, so by custody recommendation my two young kids are with me now as primary custodial parent.


In my opinion, the stakes just aren't high enough to warrant another $20K or so to defend myself against the high priced San Francisco attorney she has hired for this. Even if I lost altogether, it would take a long time to make up for fees in increased support that I might be ordered to pay.

All decisions by the judge were backed up by court appointed experts with substantial evidence to support her earnings capacity, health and ability to work and gain employement, etc.

Question: If I hire a law firm as a "Ghost writer" for documentation and procedural help in appelate court, what can I expect in court?

What risk do I expose myself to by proceding in Apellate court Pro Per?

Any other thoughts to consider?

My response:

Do you think that it's possible that the reason you're not receiving any more help from FreeAdvice is due to your following statement to me?


"Maybe.....

"or maybe there's just a bit of truth to it, and you can't debate it. To be perfectly honest, my post was for those you've torn into in the past.

It's been fun.

ps: Better a rich idiot, than a poor & ignorant defendant!"


Good luck getting the assistance you need for free. You'll being losing - - either your money to pay an attorney, or you'll be losing your issue on appeal.

IAAL

I had no doubt you couldn't resist.

Take a look in the mirror just once. Review your numerous responses to other writers in the past. You have been rude, insensitive, arrogant, and have the audacity to insinuate that it's okay for you, but no-one else. I have no doubt many within this forum would agree.


I chose to bring this to your attention. Be a big boy and take a hard look at your behavior, however difficult that may be.

[nailtech]

Biography Occupation: Lawyer and Professor of Law at a prestigious law school in Southern California. Location: Los Angeles, California. Interests: Teaching Civil Procedure. Background: Practicing law for over 21 years. Graduate of Stanford Law.
Location Los Angeles, California
Occupation Lawyer - Senior Partner of a three-person lawfirm


I think I would love to have such an Arrogance/Prestigious background/education behind me......

You go Big Boy...!!! Talk the talk and walk the walk..... I think you have earned it**************.. (and thats my opinion)......

I believe-
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.