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Representing Yourself in Court

From: Destination DIY
Length: 04:58

A mother struggles to represent herself in a custody dispute when she runs out of money to pay her lawyer. Read the full description.

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From: Destination DIY

5929769873_31729ac937_m_small This piece originally appeared in the "Representing Yourself" episode of Destination DIY, which is also available on PRX. The producer is Julie Sabatier (suh-BAH-tee-ay). The music in the piece is by Jason Leonard.

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Piece Description

This piece originally appeared in the "Representing Yourself" episode of Destination DIY, which is also available on PRX. The producer is Julie Sabatier (suh-BAH-tee-ay). The music in the piece is by Jason Leonard.

Broadcast History

Originally included in the "Representing Yourself" episode of Destination DIY, which has aired on Oregon Public Broadcasting, KUT Austin and other stations.