My daughter divorced a man in a small Indiana town. His father is the town jailer and works and fishes with the judge. His mother grown up with the judge and thinks nothing of calling him at home. I don't feel the judge should have heard the divorce case since he is friendly in and out of the courtroom with his family. And surprise, he got everything including their little girl. He then went around town telling everyone, he didn't want my granddaughter, he just took her to hurt my daugther. The final hearing took place on a day when traffic was banned in the 4 counties between here and there. When my daughter tried to get the hearing postponed she was told to bad, the locals are here. This has been going on for the last 3 years now and we could sure use some advice.
2007-01-06 13:36:14 · 9 answers · asked by hespinoza47670 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your daughter needs a new attorney. This judge should have recused himself. Her attorney will need to file for a change of venue and perhaps she should file a complaint with the Bar Association against the judge.
2007-01-06 13:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by rufus_rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, conflict of interest, bias, prejudice. Judge must recuse himself and stepdown. You need to call attorney's and ask if someone would please take the case "Pro Bono" if you don't have funds to get an out of town lawyer!
2007-01-06 21:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!! Its called Conflict of Interest!
2007-01-06 21:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely he should not have heard the case. It's very surprising that he did. You are sure, aren't you?
Seek some legal advice.
2007-01-06 21:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for a change in venue citing potential conflict of interest.
2007-01-06 21:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They would most likely be biased to side with their friends, even if they were wrong because they would empathize instead of rationalize.
2007-01-06 21:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the ACLU. Your rights have been violated.
2007-01-06 21:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that is a conflict of interest.
2007-01-06 21:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Cassie ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not...
2007-01-06 21:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋