DESOTO COUNTY — Every year, according to county records, hundreds of cases are brought before DeSoto County Family Court. Many of those cases required lawyers, but families and individuals who can’t afford, or don’t think they need, an attorney have another option.

With the right paperwork and guidance, many family court issues can be handled without the expense of a lawyer. In DeSoto County, help is available in filing the proper documents and preparing for a court case through Kathy Rusch.