QUESTION
Can a wife use her disbarred husband as representation in a civil trial?
Asked on Apr 01st, 2013 on Foreclosures - Michigan
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At a civil trial a defendant was there with no representation except her husband who was disbarred months earlier.
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In all probability it would be improper for the disbarred husband to represent any person or company other than himself. The wife could represent herself, but should not be represented by her husband.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 8:26 PM
No person who is not an active member of the State Bar may represent another person in court.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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Check with the State Bar in that state.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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That is something the trial judge should know about.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2013 at 2:25 PM