What can I do if my divorce lawyer wants to quit my case? The court date is approaching, and I don't know where else to turn

First of all, your divorce attorney cannot quit until you agree or the court allows him or her to do so, according to divorce law. If you think your lawyer is getting ready to "fire" you, confront him or her for a candid discussion. Try to determine why he or she wishes to terminate your working relationship. If you are being difficult or not following your attorney's advice, be careful not to take that behavior to your next lawyery. If your attorney is quitting for reasons of illness or retirement, he or she is obligated to refer you on to another lawyer...read more