What are the client’s responsibilities in a divorce case? Can I negotiate with my spouse directly?
You are entitled to expect your attorney to preserve your confidential communications and to prosecute your case to the best of the attorney’s professional ability. The facts of your case will be the chief determinant and the outcome will be in the sole discretion of the Court — subject to appeal if necessary. You are responsible for keeping your attorney informed as to all facts. Frequently, legal aspects of a domestic proceeding closely involve other family members and third parties. After you have deposited an amount of money with your attorney as a retainer, you will be regarded as having established an attorney-client relationship with the firm. Once this relationship exists, you will not be asked to relay specific settlement proposals to an estranged spouse. This creates ethical difficulties for the lawyer under the Code of Professional Responsibility because it involves bypassing the other party’s lawyer. This is regarded as taking advantage of the other party. For the same rea
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