Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What ethical obligation does a family law attorney have if he/she finds out that both clients who have inquired about their services to file for divorce, are married to each other.

I have two friends and both of them went to see the same attorney about a divorce. But neither one of them has paid a retainer.

Does the attorney have to tell either one or both that they are wanting to retain services?

Thank you


Asked on 9/21/09, 2:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Attorneys are not supposed to represent opposing parties in a lawsuit unless the parties waive the conflict. Waivers must be informed. If a retainer has not been paid, it is questionable whether the attorney is representing anyone.

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Answered on 9/26/09, 3:10 pm


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