Your Pro Se Guide
Legal Process Support & Workflow Guidance
Facing a legal situation without a lawyer? We'll help you get organized and move forward.
Structured guidance, document organization, and AI-assisted workflow support — without the cost of a traditional attorney.
Not a law firm. No legal advice or representation provided.
You're not alone in this.
Across the United States, millions of people face legal situations every year without the ability to afford an attorney. In many state courts, over 60% of civil cases involve at least one self-represented party, and in areas like family law, that number often rises to 70–80% or more.
These are not rare or unusual situations. They include everyday matters such as divorce, child custody, probate and estate issues, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, and condo or HOA conflicts.
The reality is simple: people still need help — but not everyone can afford hundreds of dollars per hour for legal representation. As a result, many are left to navigate complex paperwork, court procedures, deadlines, and filings entirely on their own.
That's exactly why this service exists.
60%+
of civil cases involve at least one self-represented party
70–80%
of family law cases involve self-representation
Source: U.S. state court self-representation data
We provide structure, organization, and guidance for individuals handling their own legal matters.
Going pro se should not mean going alone.
Many people cannot afford traditional legal fees, but trying to handle a legal matter alone can be confusing, stressful, and overwhelming. Court forms, deadlines, filings, research, and documentation can quickly become difficult to manage without structure.
Confusing paperwork
Forms, terminology, and requirements that are hard to interpret on your own.
Unclear filing steps
Procedural sequences that are difficult to navigate without context.
Overwhelming research
Sifting through court rules, requirements, and references takes hours.
No personal guidance
Generic platforms hand you a template and leave you to figure it out alone.
Overwhelmed by the process?
Talk with us about getting organized — by phone, text, or intake form. We'll help you find your next step.
Support built for self-represented individuals.
We help users organize their legal situation, prepare documents, understand procedural steps, and create a clear path forward — combining real-world legal workflow experience with modern AI-assisted tools.
Case organization
We help you arrange the facts, timeline, and materials so your situation is clear and structured.
Document preparation support
Practical help preparing your information into organized documents you can use.
Filing workflow guidance
Understand the procedural steps and what filings typically require, based on public court rules.
AI-assisted research and drafting
We use modern AI tools to accelerate research, organization, and drafting — guided by human expertise and reviewed for clarity. You get the speed of AI with the structure of an experienced workflow.
A clear, three-step path to clarity.
Share Your Situation
Complete a structured intake form explaining your matter, goals, documents, and current status.
Get Organized
We help organize the facts, timeline, documents, filings, and next procedural steps into a clear workflow.
Move Forward With Support
You remain responsible for your own case, filings, and decisions, with structured support and workflow clarity throughout.
Practical support, organized around your matter.
Pro Se Setup Session
A focused working session to understand where you are in the process, organize your key facts and documents, and create a clear next-step roadmap.
Learn moreDocument Organization Support
Hands-on support organizing user-provided exhibits, evidence, forms, correspondence, timelines, and filings into a cleaner, court-ready structure.
Learn more30-Day Workflow Support Package
Ongoing workflow guidance through key milestones, deadlines, filings, document organization, and case-management routines.
Learn moreChoose the level of support you need
Whether you need one focused session, help organizing documents, or ongoing workflow support, Your Pro Se Guide helps you turn confusion into a clear procedural plan — without legal advice or court representation.
Not sure where to start?
Most people begin with the Pro Se Setup Session. It gives you a clear first step, helps organize where you are in the process, and creates a written roadmap based on the information you provide. If you need more hands-on support after the session, the setup session fee can be credited toward Document Organization Support or Workflow Support if you upgrade within 7 days.
Start with clarity. Upgrade only if you need more support.
session fee
Pro Se Setup Session
$249
A focused working session to understand where you are in the process, organize your key facts and documents, and create a clear next-step roadmap.
Best for
People who feel overwhelmed, unsure what step comes next, or need help organizing their situation before moving forward.
What's included
- Intake review of your situation and current procedural stage
- Organization of key facts, deadlines, documents, and next steps
- Procedural workflow overview
- Document and filing-readiness checklist based on user-provided information
- Written follow-up roadmap after the session
Not included
- Legal advice
- Legal strategy
- Court representation
- Negotiation
- Filing documents on your behalf
- Attorney-client relationship
- Guaranteed outcomes
Typical deliverable
A written next-step roadmap and checklist.
Secure checkout via Stripe — credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
document support
Document Organization Support
Starting at $599
Starter package from $599. Final scope is confirmed after intake review.
Hands-on support organizing user-provided exhibits, evidence, forms, correspondence, timelines, and filings into a cleaner, court-ready structure.
Best for
People with documents, evidence, forms, timelines, notices, or correspondence that need to be organized into a usable structure.
What's included
- Review and categorization of user-provided documents
- Timeline and evidence organization
- Document labeling and indexing
- Formatting support for user-prepared materials
- Filing packet organization where appropriate
Not included
- Legal advice
- Legal strategy
- Court representation
- Negotiation
- Filing documents on your behalf
- Attorney-client relationship
- Guaranteed outcomes
Typical deliverable
Organized document set, timeline, checklist, and filing-preparation structure.
Larger or more complex document sets may require a custom quote.
Secure checkout via Stripe — credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
support package
30-Day Workflow Support Package
Starting at $999
Ongoing workflow guidance through key milestones, deadlines, filings, document organization, and case-management routines.
Best for
People who need procedural organization through multiple stages of a matter and want help staying on track.
What's included
- Initial workflow review
- Ongoing scheduled check-ins
- Deadline and task tracking
- Document organization updates
- Procedural workflow adjustments
- Preparation support before filings, hearings, or major milestones
Not included
- Legal advice
- Legal strategy
- Court representation
- Negotiation
- Filing documents on your behalf
- Attorney-client relationship
- Guaranteed outcomes
Typical deliverable
Ongoing case workflow tracker, updated checklist, organized documents, and milestone support.
Base package covers a defined 30-day support period. Continued support or expanded scope may require an additional package or custom quote.
Secure checkout via Stripe — credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Compare what's included
A side-by-side look at how each option supports your matter.
| Setup Session | Document Organization | Workflow Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intake / session review | Included | Included | Included |
| Written roadmap | Included | Summary only | Ongoing updates |
| Document organization | Light review | Core focus | Ongoing |
| Timeline building | High level | Detailed | Maintained over time |
| Filing checklist | Included | Included | Updated each milestone |
| Ongoing check-ins | — | — | Included |
| Best for | Getting oriented | Organizing materials | Multi-stage matters |
| Not included | Legal advice or filing for you | Legal advice or attorney review | Legal advice or representation |
Frequently asked
Do you provide legal advice?+
No. We do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, legal strategy, or legal representation. All support is procedural, organizational, and educational.
Can you tell me what I should file?+
No. We cannot tell you what to file or what claims or defenses to raise. We can help you organize information and understand publicly available court procedures so you can make your own informed decisions.
Can you prepare court forms?+
We can help you organize the information that goes into forms, but we don't fill out forms for you or decide what to put in them. Filing forms is something you'll handle yourself — we help you prepare the supporting structure so it's easier when you do.
Do you file documents for me?+
No. You remain responsible for filing your own documents with the court.
What happens after I pay?+
You'll receive an email with next steps, intake instructions, and scheduling details. We confirm scope and start the work after the intake review.
What matters may be outside your support scope?+
We may not be able to assist with criminal matters, emergency legal situations, high-conflict custody disputes, complex litigation, corporate litigation, or matters requiring legal representation. If your matter appears to require legal advice or representation, we may recommend that you consult a licensed attorney.
What if my matter is too complex?+
If your situation requires legal advice, representation, or falls outside what we support, we'll let you know and recommend you consult a licensed attorney. Refunds or scope adjustments are handled case-by-case.
What payment methods do you accept?+
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and may offer PayPal or Venmo payment options where available.
Built for simpler legal matters where self-representation may be a practical option.
If your situation is well-defined and you're prepared to handle your own case, we can help you get organized and move through it with greater clarity.
Who It's For
- Simple divorce matters
- Probate and estate organization
- Small claims
- Condo / HOA disputes
- Landlord / tenant preparation
- General court filing support
Who It's Not For
- Complex litigation
- High-asset divorce
- Criminal defense matters
- Emergency legal situations
- Cases requiring licensed legal representation
This service is not intended for complex litigation, high-asset divorce, criminal defense, emergency legal matters, or situations requiring licensed legal representation.
Custody & family matters
Estate & probate planning
Working through it solo
Organizing on your own
Couples handling it together
Not sure what to file next?
We can help you understand the procedural sequence and prepare the supporting structure. Reach out by call, text, or message.
More personal than a template. More affordable than a law firm.
Unlike automated legal document platforms, we provide hands-on support, practical organization, and human guidance — not just a form to fill out alone.
Generic Legal Platforms
- Mostly automated
- One-size-fits-all
- Limited human support
- Template-driven
This Service
- Personalized workflow support
- Human-guided organization
- AI-assisted efficiency
- Practical filing preparation
About Your Pro Se Guide
Charles Skaar
Founder
Your Pro Se Guide is a service of The Skaar Group, founded by Charles Skaar.
The Skaar Group was founded by Charles Skaar, a former NYC law firm paralegal with over seven years of experience in Trusts and Estates, specializing in case organization, legal research, document preparation, and filings.
His experience gave him a practical understanding of how legal matters are structured behind the scenes. Today, Charles uses that background to help individuals who are representing themselves organize their legal matters, prepare documents, and move through the process with greater clarity.
Charles's approach is personal, structured, and practical. After helping family members through real-world legal challenges — including a divorce matter and a case involving his nephew — he became passionate about helping others who feel overwhelmed by the legal system but cannot always afford traditional legal fees.
Charles Skaar is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.
Important Legal Disclaimer
Please read carefully.
This service is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, legal strategy, or legal representation. Use of this service does not create an attorney-client relationship. All information and support provided is educational, procedural, administrative, and organizational in nature. Users remain responsible for their own legal decisions, filings, court appearances, and outcomes. For legal advice, users should consult a licensed attorney.
Start with structure. Move forward with clarity.
If you are representing yourself and need help getting organized, we can help you understand the process and prepare your next steps.
Tell us about your matter.
Share a few details and we'll follow up with next steps for getting organized. All information is treated with care.
- Structured intake — no jargon required
- Personal review by Charles
- Clear path forward, on your terms