How many times can a lawyer file for a continuance?
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How many times can a lawyer file for a continuance?
Going through a divorce and my soon-to-be-ex husbands lawyer keeps having it continued for one reason or another every time we go to court.
Asked on July 22, 2010 under Family Law, Illinois
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The number of continuances and the reason for a continuance is a matter to be determined at the discretion of the judge. There isn't any set number of continuances. The judge will not allow this to continue an indefinite number of times. The judge will consider the reason for the continuance and whether or not it is valid, the additional time being requested by the continuance and the impact of the delay on the parties. Although a continuance may be granted, the judge may shorten the requested extension of time when granting the continuance.
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