what happens if my attorney is helping my ex husbands attorney

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Can a lawyer file a motion to remove an ex spouse?

Jun 05, 2014 · 4 attorney answers Posted on Jun 10, 2014 If your ex-husband is representing himself, your lawyer can communicate with him directly. If your ex has a lawyer, your lawyer cannot speak directly with your ex. If you would prefer for your lawyer to speak with you before your ex about any matter, you should express this directly to your lawyer directly.

Is my ex-husband in a support service to a divorce attorney?

Oct 19, 2018 · A Letter To My Ex Husband’s Divorce Attorney. Ours was a fairly amicable divorce compared to stories I’ve heard. I was a mostly stay-at-home mom for 18 years of marriage. I had a good paying job before marrying, which I voluntarily relinquished just before the birth of our first child. At the 17 ½ -year mark, when I realized I was not long ...

Can a judge order a person to pay for their ex’s lawyer?

Mar 03, 2009 · From my perspective, "no". The reason being that its ambiguous and in the emotional storm of a divorce, it can even be taken as a harassment. Although I don't see any harassment here. If you have a lawyer then the other party's lawyer is barred from direct contact with you about the case. The first question the lawyer should ask you is: "I am ...

Why did my divorce attorney ask me if I had money?

Sep 22, 2011 · If you are represented by counsel--let your lawyer communicate with your ex-husband's lawyer--they will generally get a (professional courtesy) faster response. Some lawyers are reluctant to communicate with unrepresented parties. And if you are represented--the rules of ethics prohibit the lawyer responding to you without the presence of your ...

Can my ex talk to my lawyer?

Your spouse's attorney is not permitted to speak with you directly if you are represented by counsel – nor may your attorney speak with your spouse if he or she is likewise represented – as it may be considered a breach of our ethical and professional rules.Sep 22, 2015

Can a lawyer defend their spouse?

Yes. A lawyer can defend anyone who hires him or her.

What is a conflict waiver?

Conflict waivers serve as a memorialization or proof that a client has given informed consent for a lawyer to handle a legal matter despite a “disqualifying conflict of interest.”

Can a lawyer represent two opposing clients?

The California Rules generally permit a lawyer to represent multiple clients with conflicting interests so long as all the clients have provided their informed written consent.May 1, 2020

1 attorney answer

Is it common? From my perspective, "no". The reason being that its ambiguous and in the emotional storm of a divorce, it can even be taken as a harassment. Although I don't see any harassment here. If you have a lawyer then the other party's lawyer is barred from direct contact with...

Michael John Harrington

Is it common? From my perspective, "no". The reason being that its ambiguous and in the emotional storm of a divorce, it can even be taken as a harassment. Although I don't see any harassment here. If you have a lawyer then the other party's lawyer is barred from direct contact with...

3 attorney answers

You wish quicker responses from an attorney - my suggestion is to hire your own. You need to walk this through a little farther as you believe the attorney just responds to you rather than check with the ex-husband (ie the client) first as to the proper response. So the attorney is only the middle man passing questions and...

Paul Michael Kocsis

Well--for starters--you are not his client--your ex husband is, from your question. That is probably part of the problem. Let me ask you--are you a pro se (that is, a self-representing ) Litigant? If so, understand that you are acting as your own attorney--and in the legal profession...

Curt Perri Bogen

Write a certfied letter return receipt requested. If you get no response, go to court to point out the lack of compliance.

How to contact a Washington State family law attorney?

If you need help dealing with your divorce or a child custody matter, schedule an appointment to speak with our Washington State family law attorneys today by calling 509-572-3700. By: Zachary C. Ashby.

What is it called when a spouse files a motion after a motion?

When a person files frivolous motions or requests hearings with no legal basis, they are often termed a “vexatious litigant .”.

Can a judge order a person to pay the other side's attorney's fees?

If the judge believes that a person is filing multiple motions or requests for the sole purpose of running up his or her ex’s legal bills, the judge can order that person to pay the other side’s attorneys’ fees. In extreme cases, the person filing the motion can be held in contempt and forced to pay fines, or even spend time in jail.

Can an attorney file a motion against an ex spouse?

If, however, a spouse’s attorney agrees that the other person is filing motions inappropriately, there are several steps which can be taken. The attorney can file a motion of his or her own, asking the judge to strike, or get rid of, whatever pleading the ex-spouse filed.

Can a motion be held in contempt?

In extreme cases, the person filing the motion can be held in contempt and forced to pay fines, or even spend time in jail. Judges will assume that most parties (and their attorneys) are acting in good faith, and have an actual legal basis for their motions or requests.

Can a judge remove a motion for contempt?

If the judge agrees that the motion has no merit, then the judge can remove it. An attorney can also file a motion for contempt, or a motion for sanctions. If a person has been warned by the judge to stop filing frivolous pleadings, then disobeying this command could lead to serious legal consequences. For instance, a person who has ...

Can an ex-spouse be a vexatious litigant?

First, people who believe their ex is a vexatious litigant must speak with their attorney. Just because a case has been going on for a long time, or has hundreds of docket entries does not mean that the other person is abusing the legal system. If, however, a spouse’s attorney agrees that the other person is filing motions inappropriately, ...