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Hope you can help. I am writing this for my disabled son.

Son has run out of money to fund his divorce. They had been to mediation and 2 days later wife was fired from her job. Her lawyer has now filed a motion to have her child support reduced.

Problem is that on the court docket it says that my son's lawyer will be representing him but they say unless he can come up with more money they will not be attending the hearing.

Do they (his lawyer)have to file a motion to end their representation?

What will happen if he doesn't file a motion to dismiss them (the lawyer)?

Will the judge just issue a continuance?

She has only made one child support payment and also is in arrears for tax money she owes him.

Do you think the judge will reduce the support? We believe she was fired for misconduct and so far hasn't been able to collect unemployment.

Thanks for all your help.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

Do they (his lawyer)have to file a motion to end their representation?

They must file a motion, attend a hearing, and get an order allowing them to withdraw. If they simply don't show up at a meeting - that is a violation of Bar rules.



What will happen if he doesn't file a motion to dismiss them (the lawyer)?

They will still be on the case.



Will the judge just issue a continuance?

Depends on the judge and whether you ask for it.



Do you think the judge will reduce the support? We believe she was fired for misconduct and so far hasn't been able to collect unemployment.

There is not enough info here to answer this.



Attorney Howard Iken
The Divorce Center

[Upset]

Just wanted to thank you. The service you supply to people in the throes of divorce is invaluable.