Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Representing someone in court

My fiancee's ex-husband is bringing her to court regarding changing the visitation schedule. He has a lawyer, and she really can't afford one. She tends to be timid in these situations so I was wondering if it would be acceptable for me (I am not an attorney) to speak for her in court?


Asked on 4/22/09, 7:44 am

5 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: Representing someone in court

No. Only a lawyer may speak for another person in court.

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Answered on 4/22/09, 9:14 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Representing someone in court

no.

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Answered on 4/25/09, 9:26 pm
Gabriel Cheong Infinity Law Group

Re: Representing someone in court

No. That is the unauthorized practice of law.

If she is timid or feels she's getting the short end of the stick, hire an attorney.

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Answered on 4/22/09, 10:10 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Representing someone in court

Your fiancee should hire an attorney as only an attorney can represent another person in court. Good Luck!

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Answered on 4/22/09, 10:39 am
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Representing someone in court

You may not practice law in court. Family court is occasionally loose in application of rules, but I can't recall a judge ever allowing a fiancee to speak for the mother. Indeed, if you WERE a lawyer, you would be wise to refuse to represent her due to the emotional involvement.

I would be happy to have a telephone consult, as would most other lawyers here.

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Answered on 4/22/09, 11:58 am


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