question about court.

imleeann

so i have a  court date coming up and i do not have a lawyer..

long story short:
basically i dont talk to the sperm donor at all. im going to court to get full custody on paper. i doubt he is going to show up anyways since he didnt show up for the paternity test and makes no effort to talk to me, i really dont evem think he knows his own sons name or birthday.. i havent told him because he hasnt asked so why tell him? 
im just nervous as what to expect when i go. i no i should get a lawyer.

 so for my question..

Q1: what happends if you dont have a lawyer

when it comes to court related things im completly lost.

thanks !!