Do you need an atty is a party is contesting an order of protection

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Country: United States of America
State: ArizonaNeed to know if I need a lower and/or legal advise for a hearing wherein the other party is contesting an order of protection that I filed. the other party has retained an attorney for the said hearing and I have not. Do I need one?

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Many people do it alone--the judges try to be understanding in those situations; but try to have all evidence that you can when you appear or it may be dismissed.