(((((((( KathyM ))))))))))

I guess if I had no means to hire a lawyer and no one to turn to I would defend myself, reading up on the laws that apply to the case and give it my best effort. Though if someone is unemployed they should qualify for legal aid of some sort, or they may be able to call around to find a local lawyer that would take payments or even do the case pro bono, there are many places to turn in situations like this. A church or charity may help so it would be worth looking into.