If mother-in-law knows all the judges in small town would that be conflict of interest regarding the divorce of her daughter?
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If mother-in-law knows all the judges in small town would that be conflict of interest regarding the divorce of her daughter?
Asked on September 3, 2012 under Family Law, Nevada
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Knowing a judge, by itself, is not a basis for a conflict of interest. However, if the relationship is such that the judge could not be fair or impartial because they would have advance knowledge of the details of a divorce, then that could be a basis for a motion to recuse the judge.
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