Can I bring someone with me to meet with my lawyer?
Many of our clients ask whether or not they can bring a friend or a relative with them to the meeting with me. This is usually not a good idea.
The conversations that a lawyer and client have with one another are generally confidential. However, if another person is present during those conversations, it loses its confidentiality. That means you and/or the person that accompanied you to the meeting could be compelled to disclose what was discussed.
Additionally, it is better for only the lawyer and the client to talk so that the discussions can be more candid. The issues discussed in a divorce case will often involve some of the most intimate details of your life. You may not be comfortable discussing these in front of your friends or family members, but they are essential for the lawyer to be able to best represent you.
This does not mean that you cannot have someone accompany you to the lawyer's office for moral support. But, it is highly recommended that he or she remain in the lobby during the meeting with the lawyer.