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Self-Represented in Family Court

Tracey Bee, Pro Se Family Court Strategist

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We discuss how to use strategy in Family Court to get the results you want. A family law professional with twenty years of experience in the field will share with you what really matters in Family Court. Whether you are going through divorce or custody, if you are representing yourself you need to know the tactics that will end the torment you have been enduring up until this point. We will share tips, tricks, techniques, and everything else that your lawyer will never divulge. If you have b ...
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