EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 7 MIN
Disqualification of Counsel: To Marry or NOT to Marry Your Client
from Florida Divorce Lawyer Podcast | Child Custody, Alimony & Mediation in Florida · host Attorney Jonathan Jacobs
Ever thought about disqualifying opposing counsel in your Florida divorce case? Here’s a case that might change your perspective. In a recent legal dilemma, a lawyer married his client, leading to a push for disqualification by the opposing counsel. The court’s decision was surprising: it ruled that disqualification couldn’t be broad and needed specific grounds. The implications? It’s a reminder that personal relationships can complicate professional ethics and cause the Rules to be tested.What do you think about the balance between personal and professional? #LegalInsights #jacobslawfirm #disqualification #orlandoflorida #FloridaFamilyLawCall Jacobs Law Firm at 407-335-8113 to learn more. This is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. www.jjlawfl.com
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Ever thought about disqualifying opposing counsel in your Florida divorce case? Here’s a case that might change your perspective. In a recent legal dilemma, a lawyer married his client, leading to a push for disqualification by the opposing counsel. The court’s decision was surprising: it ruled that disqualification couldn’t be broad and needed specific grounds. The implications? It’s a reminder that personal relationships can complicate professional ethics and cause the ...
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