QUESTION
Is it a conflict of interest for to represent him during our divorce?
Asked on Mar 22nd, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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My husband used his attorney during his first divorce and for the motions by his ex, afterwards in which I had a lot of contact with the lawyer. The lawyer even asked me to adopt one of her family member’s unborn child.
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Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
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Without knowing more I would lean toward saying yes. The issue is whether or not you felt you had an attorney / client relationship with the attorney. You may contact the Florida Bar for more guidance.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:57 PM
John Arthur Smitten
In my opinion this is a conflict of interest.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:44 PM
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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The answer is maybe. If you never had any conversations regarding issues that would involve the subject matter of YOUR divorce, then it may still be possible for the lawyer to represent your husband, though not necessarily wise. You should discuss the possibility of disqualifying his attorney with your own attorney right away, since you must raise the issue of disqualification with your first pleading filed.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:44 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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It may not be a technical conflict of interest because the lawyer did not represent you in a prior case, but the husband.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:24 PM