Do I have to do what my lawyer says?
FACs are taking me to court because they say my boyfriend shouldn’t be around my kids. He’s been in jail for drugs but that’s all behind him now. My lawyer says that if I want to keep my kids I have to kick my boyfriend out. Do I have to do what he says?
Lawyer Answers (1): Answers from lawyers are general preliminary responses. They are not formal legal advice and cannot taken account of all your circumstances. They do not create a lawyer–client relationship.
- No. You do not have to follow their advice and you are free to make your own decisions but you should think carefully before doing so.
- Remember that your lawyer’s job is to act in your best interests in giving you legal advice and to act on your instructions. You will usually stand a much better chance of achieving the outcome you want if you do what your lawyer says.
- Your lawyer has a lot of experience and understands how these cases work. They may give you advice about Court procedures or changes you could make in your life that would improve your chances of getting the outcome you want.