Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Divorce Papers

Is it ethical for an attorney to sign divorce papers for a client without their approval?


Asked on 7/05/03, 7:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jahnis Abelite ABELITE LAW OFFICES, P.S.

Re: Divorce Papers

Normally, it would not be ethical for an attorney to sign divorce papers without the client's approval unless there was some other agrement or understanding between attorney and client about such signing without prior approval of the client. I would need more facts about your case to give you a better and more informative answer.

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Answered on 7/07/03, 9:33 pm


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