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Can a lawyer make a settlement in a divorce case without the client knowing the facts?
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∙ 11y ago
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- an attorney who is familiar with the specific law you're asking about in your area
- an attorney who is familiar with that type of law generally, but not in your area
- an attorney who specializes in an entirely different kind of law
- a knowledgeable person who is not an attorney
- a jerk who thinks what they see on TV is how the law really works
- a bored third-grader
Even assuming the best case, many legal matters hang on tiny details you can't provide within the character limit of questions here.
I recommend you consult a local attorney about this.
(I am not an attorney, but I'd be kind of surprised if lawyers in divorce cases have the right to "make a settlement" without their client explicitly consenting to it; the most I'd expect they'd be able to do is say "I think we may have a deal here; I'll take it to my client and get back to you.")
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