Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Change Attorney in midst of child support case

My fiance retained an attorney to represent her in a child support case. During the initial consulation this attorney said all the right things. Since being retained she has proven to be insensitive, unprofessional and has flat out admitted she does not have time for my fiance's case. She is never perpared and does not remember prior meetings. I have suggested to my fiance that she fire the attorney immediately and seek another. However there is a court date scheduled for 2 weeks from now and that is a lot of pressure under which to try and find another lawyer. What are the options?


Asked on 6/22/07, 1:29 pm

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henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: Change Attorney in midst of child support case

This should be enough time if you get a substitute counsel.

Should you need assistance, contact me.

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Answered on 6/22/07, 2:14 pm
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Change Attorney in midst of child support case

This case should not be overly complicated unless there is an issue of attributing income that is not actually being earned. A reasonably astute and caring attorney can prepare in the time given. You should look elsewhere with the time you have.

I would be remiss if I did not say that I am both reasonably astute and caring, and would be willing to provide at least an initial consultation.

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Answered on 6/22/07, 5:39 pm


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