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Can one lawyer represent both parties? |
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No. It is neither
practical nor ethical for a lawyer to represent both parties in a domestic
relations action. Although it is possible for only one person in a domestic relations
action to be represented, we cannot represent both parties. When a domestic
relations action has been filed there is an inherent
conflict between the interests of those two people. As your lawyers, we can
only advise you. There are rare
instances in which you or your spouse may have agreed on everything. In those
cases, we may be able to draft the necessary documents setting forth that
agreement; however, we will not be able to advise your spouse of the legal
meaning of those documents. If your spouse has any questions, he or she
should consult another lawyer. |
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NELSON & BOOTH is a law firm engaged exclusively in a family
law practice emphasizing complex domestic relations actions, including
divorce and determination of parentage, property division, child custody,
parenting time, spousal and child support and representation of parents in
cases of international child abduction. The attorneys at NELSON & BOOTH are licensed to practice
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E-mail: Ronald W. Nelson or Joseph W. Booth nelson & booth attorneys at law |
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