Hello. I have a question regarding lawyer/client confidentiality. Is a lawyer automatically required/obligated to report info. he has been given from a client whereby the client has done something wrong.
I am in the process of filing for divorce, and am worried that I have basically 'screwed' myself (for lack of a better word).
I feel that I should be totally upfront with my lawyer, but am worried there may be consequences. Would the lawyer be obligated to report me? or is anything I tell him kept strictly confidential (between him and I).
Without going into alot of detail, the last few years I filed my tax forms, I said that I was separated so that I could collect child tax benefits that came each month. (I actually needed the $$$, but I know that is beside the point.)
Now I don't know what to do. I would like to file for divorce, and hopefully get alimony and child support, because my spouse's income is three times what mine is. However, I have absolutely no idea what to do at this point. Can I safely be honest with a lawyer?
Any advice would be so appreciated!
Thank you!
p.s. I cannot reply quickly, because I don't own a computer and am using the library's internet.
Thanks again.
I am in the process of filing for divorce, and am worried that I have basically 'screwed' myself (for lack of a better word).
I feel that I should be totally upfront with my lawyer, but am worried there may be consequences. Would the lawyer be obligated to report me? or is anything I tell him kept strictly confidential (between him and I).
Without going into alot of detail, the last few years I filed my tax forms, I said that I was separated so that I could collect child tax benefits that came each month. (I actually needed the $$$, but I know that is beside the point.)
Now I don't know what to do. I would like to file for divorce, and hopefully get alimony and child support, because my spouse's income is three times what mine is. However, I have absolutely no idea what to do at this point. Can I safely be honest with a lawyer?
Any advice would be so appreciated!
Thank you!
p.s. I cannot reply quickly, because I don't own a computer and am using the library's internet.
Thanks again.
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