How to Request for a Change of Judge on a Family Law Case

How to Request for a Change of Judge on a Family Law Case

In family law cases, you usually plead your case to a judge, rather than a jury. A family court judge almost always makes the final decision in matters such as custody disputes, alimony, divorce or child welfare. Judges can, over time, show tendencies in the way they rule on certain cases. Because of this, requesting a different judge can sometimes be a good idea. However, each state and its family courts have different rules on the reasons and the time limits a party is allowed to request a change in judge.