Can a wife lawyer represent her husband?

Yes, as long as there is no conflict of interest in doing so. Partner, of course, can mean romantic partner and it can mean business partner. But it doesn’t really matter. It is perfectly acceptable for a lawyer to represent either one, as long as none of the usual reasons preventing representation do not apply.

Can a lawyer represent both husband and wife in a divorce?

It is unacceptable and unethical for an attorney to represent both the husband and wife in a divorce. Get your own attorney and discuss your entire financial situation. It is common for spouses to make the kinds of threats your husband is making in a divorce. The judge is the one who will make a decision about what will happen, not your husband.

Can a husband use his brother as a lawyer?

Cindy’s Question: My husband is using his brother as the lawyer to file for divorce. Is this legal, or is this a conflict of interest? Brette’s Answer: No, he can hire any attorney he wants who does not represent an adverse interest in the case. If the brother has ever represented you, then it’s a problem.

Can a lawyer stop representing a client in a fee dispute?

Lawyers do not have an automatic right to stop representing a client in the event of a fee dispute.

Can a lawyer be delegated to a smaller case?

But that doesn’t mean every lawyer understands every nuance of the law. If your case is a smaller one, it might be delegated to a newer attorney in the firm. It’s possible that person doesn’t have a strong grasp of the particular area of law that’s relevant.

Can a spouse act as their own lawyer?

Since you do not have a lawyer you are acting as your own lawyer. This means you can contact your ex husbands lawyer directly.

What to do if your husband no longer represents you?

You certainly may contact opposing counsel, who will likely tell you that since the divorce is over, he no longer represents your husband. Best bet: contact your husband, get him to agree to your change. get a lawyer to have the court accept the change and do not try this without counsel.

What should I do if I am unhappy with my lawyer?

Yes. If your lawyer is unwilling to address your complaints, consider taking your legal affairs to another lawyer. You can decide whom to hire (and fire) as your lawyer. However, remember that when you fire a lawyer, you may be charged a reasonable amount for the work already done.

Can a lawyer represent more than one client?

However, as indicated in paragraph (b), some conflicts are nonconsentable, meaning that the lawyer involved cannot properly ask for such agreement or provide representation on the basis of the client’s consent. When the lawyer is representing more than one client, the question of consentability must be resolved as to each client.