Can my brother in law be my lawyer?

No, you cannot represent your brother or anyone else in court as that would be the unlicensed practice of law.

Is it wise to use the same lawyer in a divorce?

Even though you and your spouse may be amicable and agree on all terms of the divorce, an attorney is not able to represent both of you at the same time. The attorney can only represent one side or party in a lawsuit. Representing both husband and wife would be a conflict of interest.

Can siblings represent each other in court?

Thus, a lawyer related to another lawyer, e.g., as parent, child, sibling or spouse, ordinarily may not represent a client in a matter where that lawyer is representing another party, unless each client gives informed consent.

Why do lawyers refer to each other as brother?

Brother/Sister: When speaking to the court, attorneys often refer to opposing counsel as “My Brother” or “My Sister”. The attorneys are not related, they use this reference because they are looked upon as brethren in the law. The clerk manages the flow of cases through the court.

Can an attorney act for both parties in a divorce?

As attorney it occasionally happens that both the husband and wife consult you together to represent them jointly in their divorce. In the abovementioned kind of situation it is the ethical duty of an attorney to act in the interests of both parties, and not just to side with one specific party.

Can two siblings have power of attorney?

Q: Can Two Siblings Have Power of Attorney? Yes, two siblings can share power of attorney. Often, a parent who wants to be fair will give each child equal powers so not as to hurt anyone’s feelings.

Should I get involved in my Brother’s Divorce?

Unless you have something positive to add to your sibling’s divorce, stay out of it. It has nothing to do with you. Only in extreme cases is it a good idea to get involved. But if it’s a matter of two people who’ve grown a part, allow them to handle it.

Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce?

If your divorce is contested then there’s really no way to expect a good outcome without hiring an attorney. If, however, your divorce is uncontested, then you may be able to perform several parts of it on your own (or pro se which is a Latin term that means “for yourself”).

Can a child be separated from their brother and sister?

They no longer have two parents living under the same roof, and they may find themselves being separated from their sibling (s) if their brother and or sister choose to live with mom and or dad. Separation and divorce aren’t something that children expect, but it happens far too often these days.

Should you retain an attorney for a simple divorce?

Never forget that when you retain an attorney, the more trouble you have, the more money the attorney makes. That’s hardly an incentive to keep things simple. Usually, people start their divorces without bothering to find out anything about the rules, where they are going, or how they will get there.