Oh, the frustrations of filing legal paperwork… On Wednesday, I got an email from our process server, One Legal, saying there were errors. My first thought was: I need help. I even tried finding a paralegal through one of those online services—something like “HireUp”—but never heard back. Then this morning? Another email from One Legal: everything is in order. Phew. The process is confusing. One Legal serves the summons and writ, sends me copies, and then I have to send documents back to them so they can complete the proof of service. That is not exactly the system I would have designed. As I understand it, once the proof of service is filed with the court, the next step is to request a hearing. The upside? I’ve saved a lot of money, and I’m getting better at this. What used to feel intimidating now feels much more manageable. I used to be nervous at the thought of going to court. Now, I’m actually looking forward to it. And believe me, I’ll have stories to tell. If I live long enough, ChatGPT and I may just write a book.

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