If you're facing financial difficulties and cannot afford legal representation in an FDA partition case, you might be considering becoming 'ex parte'. This means the court proceedings will continue in your absence. While you are still entitled to your proportionate share of the property, you may not be able to influence decisions regarding preferred shares. You can explore options like free legal aid or appearing in person. However, remember that you will still need to cover court fees and stamp duty to register your allotted share.