THE FOLLOWING IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE

 

Westlaw Pro Se is a legal research tool designed to help people who are representing themselves better understand the law, court rules, and legal issues involved in their case. It can provide access to statutes, case law, legal definitions, procedural rules, and other research materials that help self-represented litigants prepare more informed arguments and court filings. 

​

In family law cases, Westlaw Pro Se can be especially useful because custody, visitation, contempt, child support, modification, and enforcement issues often depend on specific statutes and prior court decisions. By using legal research tools, a person can better understand what the law actually requires, how courts have handled similar issues, and what facts may be important to present.

​

For someone involved in a family law dispute, Westlaw Pro Se can help turn confusion and frustration into a more organized legal approach. It allows users to identify relevant legal authority, check whether arguments are supported by law, and communicate more clearly with attorneys, mediators, or the court.

 

While it is not a substitute for legal advice, it can be a powerful resource for becoming more informed, prepared, and effective in navigating the legal process.

​

Westlaw Pro Se can be found at many university law libraries, and may be accessible online in certain states. Some have searched "Westlaw Pro Se" and their state to yield positive results. We have also compiled a list of access points here. 

​

Clicking the form below will take you to another site where you can gain access to Westlaw. We are not affiliated with the other site, or Westlaw in any way. We are simply passing on the knowledge of a valuable resource to whoever may feel like they need it.