When is it too late to fire your attorney?


You can fire your attorney anytime during your family law case. However, your attorney may have a claim to their complete fee if they have made substantial progress in resolving your case.


There are several valid grounds for dismissing your legal representation. Whether they lacked communication, expertise, or ethics - you as a client have the complete right to choose your lawyer. If you are not satisfied with any aspect of their service, you can terminate the attorney-client agreement and seek new counsel.


Some valid grounds to fire your lawyer are:


· Poor communication


· Failure to meet deadlines


· Incapacity


· Conflict of interests


· Unethical or dishonest actions


· Lack of care


· And more


As a client, you can fire your attorney anytime. However, it may be inadvisable to do so in certain situations:


· Your Case is Close to Trial


If your case is too close to trial and your attorney has spent significant time preparing for it, firing them could harm your chances of obtaining the right resolution.


· Ongoing Settlement


If your attorney is in the middle of a settlement negotiation with your ex-spouse, firing them could jeopardize the whole process and you may lose favorable terms.


You should also remember that your new attorney will take more time to prepare for your case, and may disagree with the previous lawyer's strategy - thereby increasing time and cost.




Don't decide to fire your attorney lightly. If you want to know your options and the feasibility of changing lawyers, talk to the experienced family law attorneys at Jos Family Law. We will inform your options and how changing counsel will affect your case.


Call (714) 733-7066 or send an email to jos@josfamilylaw.com for a one-on-one, complimentary discussion with Jos Family Law today.