I just noticed your question from a couple months ago. Have you fired atty #1? I work in the Court system and am familiar but ea state has different laws. Typically you can fire your atty and you will have x amount of days to get a new one or represent yourself. Just remember you will still have to pay atty #1 for the work they have done. Most people get very frustrated w/their attys however it's a process. The best advice I can give anyone going through a divorce/dealing w/their attys is....remember...they are there for the job...so if you call them emotional about something...that is 'billable hours' to them...as much as you want the support...they are still attorneys there to do a job and get paid. If you have justified complaints that you feel they aren't representing you to the best of their ability that can be taken up w/your county bar association(w/a complaint)but it would have to be backed up. If you can manage to work out whatever issues prior to setting foot in the Courthouse...you are way ahead of the game. So much $$ is wasted on divorce because we are emotional and unfortunately...many matrimonial attorneys feed on that
Your state/county should be able to give you a referral of matrimonial attorneys,...but honestly...word of mouth, knowing someone that's been through it/used a good attorney is the best referral you can get
Try and be patient as these things do take time and I can tell you just from my own experience...(divorced..and work in the Courts w/matrimonials)there's lotsssss of folks getting divorced...so that's a lot of paper in front of the Judge or attorneys offices....You can also go to your local library and start doing your own research if you have the time. Best of luck to you
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Originally Posted by Bobbarita
If I fire my attorney and hire another does the Court allow time for the "new " lawyer to familiarize herself with what's transpired this far? Does lawyer #1 give lawyer #2 all the documentation, proposals, stipulations, the filings she's made and the orders, etc? In other words, my file. Has anyone fired their attorney and hired another? If so, please tell me what I might expect. I don't want to make a rash decision. I have chosen who I'd like to consult, and she DOES NOT give "free consults". I'm just procrastinating the consultation out of fear. Like something "bad" will happen to me if I fire my attorney. Any feedback appreciated in advance...
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Apr 15, 2013, 08:19 PM
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