Can One Attorney Represent Both Parties In A Divorce?

My opinion on this issue is that there is an inherent conflict of interest in representing both sides to a divorce. It does not matter that the two parties may not be at each others throats in a high conflict way. The fact of the matter is, it is impossible to represent the best interests of two people who are against each other in a legal action. I know there are some attorneys who disagree with this point of view, but to me it creates an inherent and unwaivable conflict of interest. I, personally, will not represent two parties in a divorce action, although I am sure that there are attorneys who will.
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