These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
0355	2-Adversity to Former Clients 73-Family Law Lawyers	Unless the wife's current husband consents, a lawyer may not represent the wife's ex-husband in a custody proceeding after having represented the current husband in a marital matter related to the child custody issue.

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