Legal Question in Family Law in California
I filed in August 1, 2008 and I am afraid there may be a statute of limitations. I fled my home and moved 200 miles away due to domestic violence. I have been waiting for my attorney and there seems to be one delay after another. There's a civil case and a family law case. Would I be jeopardizing my case by writing a letter to the judge?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Writing a letter to a judge hearing your case is an impermissible ex parte contact with the court. Most judges have the policy of rejecting such letters, or simply placing them in the file unread. You wouldn't want your ex sending letters or speaking to the judge without you knowing it, would you?
You need to have your attorney update you on the status of your cases. If your attorney refuses to do so, you may need to get another attorney and contact the California State Bar.
Mr. Roach is absolutely correct. You need to let your attorney handle communications with the court. If your attorney is not properly handling the case, then you need to find another attorney, not contact the judge.
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