How to Remove Lawyers From Family Court
You wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely. You hair is disheveled; your nightclothes are tangled and soaking wet, as you reel with thoughts of terror, anxiety and madness. The horror, the horror. You get up and start pacing the floor half asleep. Darkness seems to collect all around you. You shiver as if standing in a tub of freezing cold water. What on earth is the matter? You hired the wrong attorneys!
- Go over your retainer letter. Read all rules pertaining to ending her representation of you. This should be read in full before signing it. See if there are any fees applicable even if she isn't going to represent you. Some attorneys claim that if you don't get paid, they won't get paid.
- Begin looking for another attorney. Look for a new lawyer immediately even while in the midst of firing your attorney. Ask for references from family and friends, and do ample research on any recommendations before signing to be represented by him. You don't want to have to go through this again, so let him know what it is that you want. If he can deliver, great. If he cannot deliver, then move on to the next one.
- Go over any financial agreements. If you feel as if you don't owe your previous attorney any money, document why and gather all information supporting this belief. Be very detailed. Remember the fact that she is a lawyer, very well versed in the law.
- Pay what you owe her, and thank her for what she has done so far. If you feel that she should return the rest of any unused retainer, ask for it back. Do all of this through professional and mature correspondence.
- Notify the courts of your decision. Have your new attorney notify the judge about him representing you. The court will update the file.