If someone is represented by an attorney does the attorney have to be served?
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If someone is represented by an attorney does the attorney have to be served?
I filed a motion to have a custody order revised and i didnt know the father was represented by an attorney so i only had the father served. Now the attorney is calling me telling me that it has no legal impact since he wasnt served as well. Is this true?
Asked on June 5, 2009 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Not necessarily but you better not speak with the lawyer and get a lawyer of your own. He or she will then determine under the circumstances in your case, based on statutory civil procedure law in your state, and your state's case law, if service was sufficient or if you need serve the lawyer now.
Try legal aid if you cannot afford a lawyer. Also try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Colorado State Bar.
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