Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
divorce
Can an attorney except money from you and guide you if he has already excrpted money from your spouse?
Asked on 4/10/09, 8:02 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: divorce
Yes, it certainly could have the potential for a conflict of interest on the part of the attorney if the matter in which he or she was "guiding" you on was essentially the same or related to the one in which the lawyer represented the spouse.
Answered on 4/10/09, 9:30 am
Lisa McDevitt
McDevitt Law Office
Re: divorce
It depends on what you mean by "guide" you. The attorney may not give advice to both sides! So if you mean that the attorney gave both you and your spouse advice then that is not permitted.
Answered on 4/10/09, 10:43 am
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