My Father Mocked Me for Coming to Court Without a Lawyer, But the Judge Opened My File and the Whole Room Went Silent

my response.

“You’re sure about this, ma’am?”

She wasn’t rude. Just careful. The way people get when they think you may be making a mistake with consequences that won’t fit neatly back into the day once it’s made.

“Yes.”

“These cases can get complicated,” she said, lowering her voice. “Especially when it’s family.”

“I know.”

“You’ll be going up against retained continue reading …