Drafting a Client Intake Form
You work for a family law attorney, Attorney Connors. Attorney Connors has entered into a representation agreement with Ms. Barnum to represent her in her divorce. Attorney Connors has assigned you to conduct the initial fact-finding interview with Ms. Barnum. Please list all of the questions you intend to ask Ms. Barnum in order to properly draft the divorce complaint. What ethical issues do you need to be aware of? What steps will you take to make Ms. Barnum comfortable?
Using the information provided in Chapter 9, draft a set of questions that you would ask Ms. Barnum in the initial interview and answer the two questions above: What ethical issues do you need to be aware of? What steps will you take to make Ms. Barnum comfortable?
Your answers should be detailed and your paper should be at least two pages long, 12-point font and double-spaced.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
- Length should be at least 2 pages, excluding cover page and references page
- Double spaced and 12-point font
- Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
- Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
- Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful
- Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
- Appropriate citation style should be followed
………….Answer Preview……….A client intake form is drafted to gain the initial information about a prospective client and to get all the details required to draft a complaint. Various questions are asked during this interview: The full name of the client, including the first name, middle and last name, the place of residence and whether there are several residences or current address? The name of, if any, the employer(s) and whether the client is employed or not, the county and employer address if applicable? There is date of birth of the client, birth city, county or state and the social security number as well as the driver’s license number (Reed, 2010).? …………..
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