Pawtucket, RI asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Rhode Island

Q: my childs mother disclosed to me her lawyer was trying to pursue a relationship with her. she then said he fired herbut

now a week later she says he said he cant fire her and will be representing her this week when i have to appear for family court seems wrong what can i do i don't have a lawyer either?

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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Providence, RI
  • Licensed in Rhode Island

A: It is unethical for a lawyer to try to start a relationship with a client during a child custody case or child support case. You can file a written complaint about this with the disciplinary board. Here is some information about that: https://www.courts.ri.gov/PublicResources/disciplinaryboard/PDF/FAQ.pdf

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