Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

relations between judge and foster family

Is it okay for a juevinille judge to be friends and have a personal relationship with the foster parents during a custody sistuation.


Asked on 2/02/09, 3:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Martin Hilliard Martin G. Hilliard, PC

Re: relations between judge and foster family

the judge should recuse himself from the case ...seek counsel and file a motion to recuse...

MGH

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Answered on 2/02/09, 4:01 pm
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: relations between judge and foster family

You have not posted nearly enough facts to indicate the judge should recuse him/her self. "Friends and personal relationship" could mean many things, and people tend to have a very broad definition of that when a ruling goes against them. The parties in the case can discuss the issue with their counsel, who can ascertain all relevant facts.

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Answered on 2/02/09, 4:37 pm


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