People with no real estate or personal property were significantly more likely to self-represent than those with such assets. In fact, some interest groups actively encourage pro se litigation, including so-called militia groups and various organizations composed of people who have been involved in domestic cases. Such groups have little in common besides their promotion of pro se litigation. Other proponents are responding to poor customer service by courts and the legal profession. Still others choose to proceed pro se when their cases do not appear to be complex.
Courts even encourage some litigants to proceed pro se.
Small claims courts and no-fault divorce packets are examples of services and products by which courts might encourage or require parties to proceed pro se.