Can you save money by hiring the same lawyer in an Uncontested Divorce? Florida Attorney Sergio Cabanas answers this question and discusses whether this is a good idea (or not).
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:07 Is It Possible to Hire the Same Lawyer in an Uncontested Divorce? 03:33 Outro
Para la version en español, ver aquí: ¿Se puede contratar al mismo abogado en un divorcio no disputado? https://youtu.be/Ffde5qw6XYg
***Please note that the information in this video is not an adequate substitute for a consultation with an attorney who is knowledgeable in this subject area and could review the specifics of your individual matter and determine how the law would apply in your particular case.***
Sergio Cabanas, Esq. has been practicing law since 1991, after graduating from Washington College of Law in Washington D.C. Attorney Cabanas is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. He founded the Divorce and Mediation Law Firm in 2006.
The Divorce and Mediation Law Firm focuses on Divorce, Mediation, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Prenuptial Agreements, Post-nuptial Agreements, Domestic Violence, and Post-Divorce Related issues.
The firm has three locations: Pembroke Pines, Weston, and Sunny Isles Beach in South Florida. If you would want to consult, you can reach the firm through (954) 329-0441. We are open from 9AM to 5PM, Mondays to Fridays.
Service Areas:
Broward County: Pembroke Pines • Weston • Miramar • Cooper City • Hollywood • Davie • Southwest Ranches
Miami-Dade County: Sunny Isles Beach • Aventura • Golden Beach • North Beach • North Bay Village • Dania Beach • Hallandale Beach • Bal Harbour • Bay Harbor Islands • Indian Creek • Surfside
Transcript: Hello and welcome to our show 60 Seconds with Sergio. I am your host, Sergio Cabanas, Attorney-at-Law here in Florida. Thank you for joining me today. Today's question is: Sergio, my spouse and I have agreed on getting a divorce. and we've even gone as far as reaching a settlement on all of the issues. How can we finalize this divorce process as quickly and at the lowest cost possible? Can we hire the same lawyer to help us finalize the entire divorce for both of us? First let me commend you on reaching two major milestones regarding this process. First, you and your spouse have agreed in general to move forward with a divorce. Secondly, you all have even gone as far as reaching some kind of a general agreement on how to move forward with the divorce. This will not only save you time and money, but more importantly, it's gonna save you both from the ongoing stress, the emotional roller coaster that comes with the divorce process. Especially when there are children involved. So now, let's get back to the question. Can one lawyer represent both spouses? Well, there's bad news and good news. First, the bad news. The bad news is that one lawyer cannot legally represent both spouses. Remember, both you and your spouse are still technically opposing parties in a legal process. Despite the fact that you believe you have a full settlement. First, you may believe you have a full settlement, and maybe you do, in theory. But as we get into the details that are needed for the judge to approve the divorce process, we may find areas of disagreement. Secondly, it's an ethical violation and a conflict of interest for one attorney to represent both spouses, no matter how amicable you believe your divorce may be. By law, attorneys are simply not allowed to take on clients that have a conflict of interests. Ok. So, now for the good news. You still have two other options that you may think about in order to achieve the goal of having only one
