Question: Carter was on vacation, a client, Sylvia, requested a meeting about her child support case; Mr. Smith agreed to meet Sylvia.Mr. Smith assisted Carter with

Carter was on vacation, a client, Sylvia, requested a meeting about her child support case; Mr. Smith agreed to meet Sylvia.Mr. Smith assisted Carter with Sylvia's case and have written memos, attended meetings, conducted research, interviewed witnesses, reviewed financial statements and attended depositions.

Sylvia asked Mr. Smith to review the recent updated financial statements she sent to Carter and calculate how much child support her husband will owe each month.

How should Mr. Smith handle Sylvia's request and why?

After meeting with Sylvia, Mr. Smith discovered that Carter had completed and signed, but forgotten to file, a Motion for Reconsideration for Child Support for Sylvia's case.The Motion is due today.

Should Mr. Smith file the motion today or Monday, explain if yes or no?

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