How to Sue a Divorce Attorney
A divorce attorney is supposed to guide you through what is probably the most troubling time of your life. However, when your divorce attorney has wronged you, don’t feel as if there is nothing you can do. Take charge of the situation by suing them.
- Find another lawyer who can help you with your lawsuit with the divorce attorney. You can find a new lawyer by looking on the Internet or the Yellow Pages. You can also get a referral from a friend that you trust.
- Sit down with your new lawyer and explain your situation. Understand that you cannot simply sue your previous lawyer because you were displeased with their results during the divorce proceedings. Rather, you must be able to prove that they have engaged in malpractice of some sort. Bring any kind of evidence of the malpractice with you when you have your initial consultation.
- File your lawsuit at the county courthouse with the clerk of the court. You will also need to pay your filing fee and any other administrative fees. Once you have done so, the court will assign a date for your case to be heard by a judge.
- Deliver the summons to your divorce attorney. It is wise to not do this yourself. Your attorney can do this. However, most attorneys have summons delivered by the police or by a professional summons company. Once your summons has been delivered, then you will need to prepare for your court date.