How did you decide whether or not to file pro se?

[JRScott]

I started out with the intention to file pro se.

I had most everything gathered when I found this site. I was concerned though that I'd make a mistake. I'm kinda a worry wort anyway. I decided it was better to hire a lawyer for the peace of mind. So I hired a lawyer. It was very worth it. They said I was the most prepared of anyone they'd ever seen.

[systemslt]

for all the huge mistakes and errors on the documents that i found only to get them back with most of the mistakes still there. the four day wait only to get a vague answer to a question. a means test that took me a hour or two to complete "only needed to fill out the first part". i tweaked the figures I & J forums myself and will cut my monthly payment by $80. "i thought this is what the lawyer is payed to do". its costing me $2600 for their services.

If it all gos well it will be worth every penny. after 4-5 years of financial hell do not have the mindset to tackle filing a chap.13 on my own.

this site and it members have helped me in many ways.

[JRScott]

for all the huge mistakes and errors on the documents that i found only to get them back with most of the mistakes still there. the four day wait only to get a vague answer to a question. a means test that took me a hour or two to complete "only needed to fill out the first part". i tweaked the figures I & J forums myself and will cut my monthly payment by $80. "i thought this is what the lawyer is payed to do". its costing me $2600 for their services.

If it all gos well it will be worth every penny. after 4-5 years of financial hell do not have the mindset to tackle filing a chap.13 on my own.

this site and it members have helped me in many ways.

Sorry to hear your experience was so bad, mine was very professional.

[zenmamajen]

WOW coma & systemslt - thanks for sharing your situations, that's exactly the kind of thing I'm concerned about regarding attorneys... that my case will get handled badly in one way or another..

I would not file pro se under the new law unless you are well under the median and SURE you aren't close to being put into a 13.

My salary is 71% of the median so it seems like that should be fine... I'm now in the process of finding WHICH forms I need and getting them all together. It's tedious but I'm starting to feel pretty confident I can manage it. <crossing fingers>