For example, in a child custody / support matter, the non-custodial parent has an attorney. The custodial parent does not. Non-custodial parent'y attorney threated custodial parent with further court proceedings if custodial parent doesn't agree to waive non-custodial parent's obligation to pay child support. Is this ethical?
2006-11-13 11:06:51 · 4 answers · asked by Tess 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If the actions threatened are legal actions, then yes. It happens all the time.
2006-11-13 11:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The attorney is using bullying tactics and is using his position as an officer of the court to intimidate. I have dealt with lawyers on an adversarial basis all my working career, and I personally would tell him to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. Unethical, no, they justify this conduct by saying that they are merely putting on the best defense possible as they are sworn to do.
2006-11-13 11:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the lawyer's job to go to court to get what their client wants. The custodial parent needs to get their own lawyer, because it sounds like they're all going to court.
2006-11-13 11:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not ethical or right-he is trying to scare you-don't fall for it!! ex needs to pay child support- it is his responsibillity-contact the local child support division- they have their own attorneys that handle cases- in NM they do- don't sign anything w/o looking it over very well and have your attorney look at it- can you get Legal Aid??? D
2006-11-13 11:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋