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Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
When can a lawyer be disqualified in a Florida family law case? There are multiple instances which are listed in the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct which are rules by which lawyers must abide in practicing law in this state. Disqualification of a lawyer was an issue in the case Palma v. Alamilla, 3D25-1110 (Fla. 3d DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
When can a lawyer be disqualified from representing a spouse in a Florida divorce case? Disqualification of a lawyer is an extraordinary remedy,. This was an issue in the case Phinney v. Phinney, 3D24-1314 (Fla. 3d DCA January 15, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is the procedure to disqualify an attorney in a Miami family law case? One key component of disqualification is due process - a hearing and and opportunity to present evidence must be given when disputed allegations arise. This was an issue in the case Green v. Green, 3D23-1358 (Fla. 3d DCA June 12, 2024).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Can a party file a motion to disqualify the other party’s lawyer in a Florida family law case? This is possible when there are valid grounds to do so. For example, if the opposing lawyer previously represented both parties, this may be a reason to disqualify the lawyer from representation. Disqualification was an issue in the case Levy v. Levy, 3D22- 427 (Fla. 3d DCA November 30, 2022).
