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As far as evidence is concerned, the rules of evidence are designed to ensure that only evidence that is relevant, reliable, and fair is heard in the court. When evidence is used to determine whether somebody goes to jail, loses their house, or has to be deported, everybody wants the evidence to be reliable.
The rules of civil procecdure are designed to ensure that all litigants are treated equally, smae with the rules of criminal procedure.
Yes there are many "rules of law," and many of them are complicated and hard to understand. But we live in a complicated world with millions of people trying to do millions of things all at the same time. It is foolish to think a simple set of rules can govern all of that.
Is it a good idea to allow a person to defend/represent himself when his inexperience causes trouble for others? Is it right to let somebody defend/represent himself when the consequences are profound?
I pray the courts will allow him leniency to plead his case in a fair and equitable manner. He is well read and very intelligent, though not well versed in law.
The divorce/mediation will most probably be contentious from his wife's side. She is the daughter of a man who is the right-hand man of a Mormon bishop. Though my son is also Mormon, we are concerned the legal help in a small town my be prejudiced under the circumstances. Is this a valid concern?
Any other tips, etc. will be appreciated. Thanks so much.
P.S. WHo chooses the mediator? Judge, wife, husband?
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