Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Letter to Judge

I'm in the middle of a case with child protective services in which the case has been completely midleading by the CPS staff to the judge. I, and several family members believe that the judge really wants to rule that my baby be returned home (it's been since the end of December 2008), and I feel that if I can legally write the judge a letter (more time to process the information) before our next court date (June 2009), that he will have a better understanding. Are there legal consequences for me doing this? My attorney does nothing for me (court appointed, small town), and I have represented myself better without my attorney. P.S. No charges have been filed, because it was an accident (my baby's leg was broken), and CPS knows this but will never admit they were wrong.


Asked on 5/03/09, 5:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: Letter to Judge

You cannot communicate with the Judge directly. There are rules that prohibit such actions. Even if you write such a letter the Judge cannot read it. All evidence (explaining) has to be done in Court where all sides can hear you and respond. If you don't like your court appointed attorney, then hire one on your own.

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Answered on 5/03/09, 5:29 pm


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