Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
take under advisement
how does a judge decide when one attorney has filed a motion that states that another attorney has misrepresented himself and the facts of a case in court?
Asked on 5/10/09, 5:51 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: take under advisement
It s magic; I am kidding.
A judge is person and evaluates the testimony and then decides. Like anyone else, there is no science to this.
Answered on 5/10/09, 8:06 pm
Re: take under advisement
A judge can take as long or as short a period as they think appropriate. Usually it is within 30 days.
Answered on 5/10/09, 6:19 pm