Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Improper Legal Representation

I am in the process of a divorce for 2 years now, I am on lawyer #2. My issue is that my lawyer does not bring up certain issues in my defense. My spouse was ordered to pay 1/2 the bills including mortgage, child support, any repairs on the house. He owes 1/2 the bills on the utilities and repairs for the last 2 years.His child support checks are to be mailed weekly and I am receiving them every 2 weeks. He hasn't paid 1/2 th mortgage in the last 4 months. My spous just deducted on his own his portion of the mortgage in which all of the above was issued in a court order. I have asked my lawyer to garnish his salary, inform the court however he doesn't do anything to help me. I send him letters and make phone calls and get no response. I am in Supreme Court and need representation by lawyer. How do I get this attorney to help me and what are my legal rights?


Asked on 10/13/00, 5:58 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Improper Legal Representation

Sometimes individuals get so caught up in the hate, politics and particulars in a divorce that they fail to see the most important issue of all, the children.

I strongly suggest that you either 1. Settle the matter or 2. Proceed to trial as fast as you can. Switching attorneys will only make the situation worse; especially for the children.

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Answered on 11/07/00, 9:03 am
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Improper Legal Representation

It sounds as if you and your attorney have a serious communication problem.

Suggest you send a letter requesting an appointment to clear the air.

It you are still not satisfied at that point, suggest you consult another attorney.

www.BravermanLawFirm.com

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Answered on 11/24/00, 2:27 pm
Jeremy Morley Morley & Trager

Re: Improper Legal Representation

You are entitled to have the orders of the court enforced against your husband. Sometimes this requires a lot of effort. If you do not enforce your rights you might lose them. But you must always decide if the cost of enforcing your rights, both the economic cost and the emotional cost, is less than the value you will ultimately receive. You really need to discuss these matters very openly with an attorney.

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Answered on 11/08/00, 10:58 am


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