divorce was heard by judge that is her personal friend and works with her at apersonal level.The county Attorneys wife is her best friend and is the treasurer of a board that my ex wife works with and consults and her husband also represents that board and its interest.It is amazeing and frightening what i expeirenced I was literally forced out of town with out my children with no custody or access to them
2006-08-10 07:50:33 · 7 answers · asked by serancie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You were definately a victim of conflict of intrest. I would go to the media and explain your situation, this will get the fireworks started! Then file an appeal on grounds of conflict of intrest. This should get you a new judge and a fair trial. You've been railroaded!!!
2006-08-10 08:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an attorney, but it sure looks funny. I think that's why most attorneys and Judges would have stayed clear of your case to avoid an appearance of impropriety.
You have a recourse. You can hire a new attorney and attempt to modify custody/visitation. You should go to the nearest big city and look for a firm with a 'family law mediator'. You don't specificially want a mediator, but that probably means the firm deals with a lot of family law matters and has lots of experience. It's your right to attempt to modify custody/visitation. Explain the ins and outs of the case to your new attorney. Your new attorney can direct you how to proceed. Good Luck.
2006-08-10 15:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by vbrink 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hire an attorney out of town and appeal at the State level; make sure your attorney notes to the court all of the conflicts of interest of all involved.
Once the case is resolved (I strongly recommend AFTER), file written complaints to all of their related professional organizations (the state Bar, etc.) noting the conflict of interest.
Feel free to notify state or national level media about this story to guage for interest - publicity has a strong effect on public servants.
2006-08-10 14:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
County attorney has nothing to do with divorce, county attorney is for criminal matters, divorce is a civil matter.
Good Luck.
Two sides to every story.
2006-08-10 15:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter about her knowing the people. It seems like men get the short end of any divorce. Except in my case. I had to pay child support and only worked part-time. Good Luck!
2006-08-10 14:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge should have recused himself or herself from the case, because of appearance of possible bias.
Given that he/she didn't, you might have grounds for appeal.
Remember that whenever your legal rights are at issue, you should consult with an independent licensed attorney.
2006-08-10 15:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
appeals process affords for a mistrial in these situations. I'm sorry for your situation, I don't envy you. Talk to the court of appeals, and write a petition stating these facts. Someone has to listen eventually...
2006-08-10 14:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋