Although you can choose to handle your family law matter or dispute on your own without the assistance of an attorney, it is almost always advisable to have the assistance of an experienced lawyer when dealing with a family law matter. An attorney can assert your rights during your matter and look out for your interests, including making sure that all the necessary details are covered; often, when people try to resolve a family law matter without legal assistance, they overlook details or issues that go unresolved and pose the risk of triggering another legal dispute down the road.