Can I date my divorce attorney?

Can I date my divorce attorney?

The short answer to your question is No. It’s important to separate your professional relationship with your divorce lawyer from any personal relationship. Having the two relationships at the same time is never a good idea. A social relationship, even if agreeable to you and your lawyer, can be trouble for him.

Can you love someone and still want a divorce?

It’s okay to love each other and still choose to end your relationship, in fact it’s the best way. While the split will still be sad, it doesn’t have to be dramatic or deceitful. #2 LIE : If we loved each other more, we would be able to make this relationship work.

How do you challenge a lawyer’s bill?

The Office of the Legal Services Commissioner (OLSC) is a free service that can assist you and your lawyer to negotiate costs. If you are unable to resolve your dispute with your lawyer you can complain to the OLSC within 60 days of receiving your bill, or within 30 days after an itemised bill was issued.

Can you sue a lawyer for overcharging?

Can I sue my lawyer for over charging? Yes. Some bar associations offer free arbitration services for settling attorney/ client disputes. If the fee dispute remains unresolved, you may want to pursue a legal malpractice action against the attorney based upon fraud, breach of contract, or other theories of liability.

Can an attorney drop a client for non payment?

While these situations justify withdrawal, in certain cases lawyers may not withdraw if it will cause undue prejudice to the client. Cunningham[2] that, when counsel seeks to withdraw for non-payment of fees, the court may refuse the request if the withdrawal would harm the administration of justice.