Can a Lawyer That Represented Me in Divorce Represent My Ex-Wife?
If your state has adopted a variation of the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Responsibility, the attorney may represent your ex-wife under certain conditions.
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According to Rule 1.9 of the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Responsibility, attorneys cannot represent clients who are now opposing a past client in the same or substantially related matter unless you are informed of the representation and give written consent to the attorney. If the representation of your ex-wife is not adverse to you and is not related, the attorney is generally free to represent her.
Forbidden Use of Information
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During the course of representation, the attorney may not use or reveal information from his prior representation against you unless required by law or if the information is generally known.
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Warning
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This is not legal advice or representation. The laws of each state may vary. Contact an attorney or your state bar association for guidance or legal advice.
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