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Question Details: can a judge hear my divorce case if he/she is a life long friend of my spouse

Asked 9/17/2009 under Divorce, Marriage, Alimony | 183 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Barry Besser / Barry I. Besser, Law Offices of Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in California

Not if you object at the earliest opportunity of finding out.

BARRY BESSER, www.besserlaw.com

Bernie Kempen / Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in California

No. You should ask that the judge recuse him/herself or cause. If the judge has not yet made any orders in the case, you have the right to a one time peremptory request based on prejudice. However, save you peremptory challenge if you can make a successful challenge for cause.

Bernie Kempen www.itsover.com

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