Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
My son a minor of 17 at the time was being physically violent to members of the family (myself, his step mother and biological brother) we had him arrested for battery on 3 occasions. Upon serving his sentence he was released to me. I fearing for our safety as well as the safety of our other children in the house I refused to take custody of him. DCS was called and they charged me with neglect and abandonment of a minor. My son was moved to another detention facility by DCS. I hired legal representation but after two hearing and not getting any results from my attorney I informed the court I would be representing myself per se. At this past hearing the judge informed me that I need to hire legal counsel. I pose this question, is it legal for a person to repersent themselves in the state of Indiana and can I be forced by the judge to aquire representation in this case?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It is always legal to represent yourself. Frequently judges will recommend very strongly, to the point of it sounding that they are insisting, that folks find a lawyer because no one in their right mind should represent themselves given the situation. They may tell you NEED to see a lawyer just like someone would tell you that you need to see a doctor, or need something to eat. Not compulsory, just real good advice.
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