Legal Question in Family Law in California
Judges allowed to speak with Children
I have a situation where there is a present joint custody order, with a pending trial in 2 months. There are several issues that I have tried to get judge to hear in Ex-Parte hearing but has been denied. What I want to know is are the instances where I can bring 9 year child to court for judge to speak to , in or out of chamber to see what the child wants, and what is best from that interview.
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Reply: Judges allowed to speak with Children
In a general sense, you will not be able to bring your child to court to be interviewed by the judge. Children do not belong in court, they just need to be children and left out of their parents conflict. Generally speaking, a court may appoint an attorney to represent a minor child and speak for that child in court.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues by visiting my web site.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
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