Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

Generally, Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit an attorney from being in contact with an opposing party without the presence of the opposing party's attorney. If your attorney has withdrawn from representing you, it would be wise to hire a new attorney before contacting the opposing counsel. Although your attorney has withdrawn, upon termination of representation, a lawyer must take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect a client's interests, such as giving reasonable notice to the client, allowing time for employment of other counsel, surrendering papers and property to which the client is entitled and refunding any advance payment of fee or expense that has not been earned or incurred. If your attorney has not taken any of these steps, they are probably obligated to represent you in your case hearing on the 21st. Regardless, as you are now aware that this attorney no longer wishes to represent you, it is in your best interest to do research and hire a new experienced attorney as soon as possible for this matter.

If you have any further questions regarding Family Law in Connecticut, please contact Joseph C. Maya, Esq. at (203) 221-3100 or e-mail him directly at [email protected].