Pro Se Coach - Successfully Representing Yourself in Texas Family Law Paperback – January 1, 2026

Representing yourself in family law is a seriously stressful journey.At every step, you are expected to understand complex legal requirements, develop strategies, navigate confusing court procedures, and hope that your motions meet the same legal standards as an attorney. Most Pro Se (self-represented) litigants struggle with these expectations, and many commit errors that can seriously harm their case. With your children involved, the stakes couldn't be higher.Benjamin D. Schooley has spent nearly a decade coaching students on the successful navigation of the Texas family law system, has spoken before Texas legislators on family law reform, and is a passionate advocate for assisting Pro Se litigants in their successful journey within family law. For the first time ever, he has compiled the cumulative knowledge, the strategies, the tips, the words of warning, and virtually everything that he has learned throughout his career.Complete with example motions/templates, this book is the first ever book that doesn't simply discuss high level strategy with family law, but rather, takes the reader step-by-step through the most common situations, including:Filing For DivorceAffidavit of Inability to PayDivorce DecreeModificationsEnforcementsHearing PrepCase LawDealing with Opposing Counsel...and so much more.While ultimately the work of successfully representing yourself in Texas family law falls to the reader, this book is the "map" that will lead you to a conclusion that is as good as, OR BETTER, than if you had hired a lawyer.Never before have you been given access to a step-by-step instruction manual for navigating Texas Family Law as a Pro Se Litigant...until now. Read more