Archive for January, 2008

Can my spouse and I use the same lawyer for our divorce?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

No, no, no, no. Lawyers have ethical rules they must follow, including several rules on avoiding conflicts of interest. Even in the most uncontested divorce, there may be inherent conflicts. For example, how much spousal maintenance is paid or how to treat the children for tax exemptions will benefit one party over the other. Spouses [...]

Being Pro Se

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

If you don’t have a lawyer, you are pro se (“for oneself”). Being pro se means you are your own lawyer. You are expected to follow all court rules and procedures. You must be informed and prepared. Being uninformed and unprepared may cause you irreparable harm. Check out your court rules and look for help [...]