If I get divorced, can my spouse and I use the same attorney?
No. A Milwaukee divorce attorney legally and ethically may only represent one party in a divorce action. Our legal system is an adversarial system of law in that there is always considered to be two opposing sides to an issue. If one divorce attorney was allowed to represent both sides, it would be like having the same coach for both football teams in the same game. At best, he could only do one side justice and probably neither side would be well served.
Divorce Lawyer Legal Representation vs. Divorce Without A Lawyer
A person is allowed to represent themselves in their own legal action, so it is possible to have only one family law attorney involved in a divorce if either you or your spouse chooses to represent yourself. Keep in mind that the divorce attorney involved represents yourself. Keep in mind that the divorce attorney involved represents only the person who has retained, or hired him. It is strongly recommended when you have anything at stake in a divorce and your spouse has retained an attorney, that you should retain your own Milwaukee divorce attorney. If you do not, you will be working at a real disadvantage.
Contact Milwaukee Divorce Attorneys
For more information on legal representation in divorce or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Milwaukee lawyer regarding a divorce action or special circumstances that involve an annulment or legal separation, please contact our Milwaukee divorce attorneys.
John T. Fields & Associates, LLC
740 Pilgrim Pkwy., Suite 100
Elm Grove, WI 53122
262-782-8322
Fax: 262-565-2424
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250 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-771-9500
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