what steps do I need to take to remove my lawyer from divorce proceedings?
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what steps do I need to take to remove my lawyer from divorce proceedings?
Hired a lawyerno longer need his serviceshis actions are counter productive to what I and the other party would like to accomplish
Asked on May 9, 2009 under Family Law, Colorado
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You would need to file a motion with the court to fire him. The court may not allow him to withdraw if the proceedings have gone too far and the court feels his presence is necessary. So, to ensure this doesn't happen, include in your motion an argument for ineffective assistance of counsel.
You may want to ask legal aid or another divorce attorney to help file this motion. Try Colorado legal aid or www.attorneypages.com.
Further, think about contacting the Colorado state bar and filing a complaint with it against your attorney. You may be able to get some of your fees back you paid him.
In terms of the Colorado court system: http://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/PDF/JDF%201333%20Request%20for%20Attorney%20Withdrawal.pdf
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