Can an attorney be removed from a case?

[sroutlaw]

In Missouri:
I am going to court next week on a Show Cause hearing-my ex is failing to pay debt awarded him in divorce settlement several years ago. His excuse? Inability to pay. He has a job, so to me that means, he is able to pay, period.
His FATHER, who is a court officer in another county, is representing him! This man is evil (threatened to "revoke" my ex's consent to the adoption of my children if I pursued my ex for this debt!) as well as seriously in conflict of interest, in my opinion.
Anyone know if there is any law against representing your own son in court, against your former daughter in law? And further, the fact that he is an officer of the court in this state-does that come into the matter at all?

Thanks-
Steph

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

No, it's not a conflict of interest - - *unless* he's represented you and your husband, or just yourself, in other previous matters; and, even then, such a potential "conflict" would have to be scrutinized in light of the current litigation. For example, if he represented you, 5 years ago, in an Auto vs. Auto accident claim, then it would be doubtful that his current representation of your husband, his son, would be considered a conflict of interest.

Good luck to you.

IAAL