Things That Judges Hate

Posted on May 19, 2008 by J. Benjamin Stevens
Judges are particularly annoyed by lawyers (and their clients) who:
  • ignore the rules of court;
  • fail to prepare;
  • arrive late;
  • repeat themselves;
  • act rudely;
  • make frivolous arguments;
  • mislead the court;
  • argue with the judge;
  • refuse to talk settlement; and
  • request a last-minute continuance.
Source:  "Sure-Fire Ways to Alienate the Trial Judge" excerpted from Convincing the Judge: Practical Advice for Litigators by Cecil C. Kuhne III.
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kathy - June 1, 2008 9:48 PM

I have physical custody of 2 children ages 15 and 12. Their father lives in Miami and visits as often as possible (about every 6 weeks). We rotate Christmas but the summers are the problem. The children would like to spend time in their hometown with their friends, and, also visit with their dad. I have proposed 5 weeks to spend with their dad in the beginning of the summer.
My ex finds that "unreasonable" and wants them with him all summer; regardless that that is not what the kids want.
Please tell me if 5 weeks is "reasonable"?
Thank you
K

WENDY - June 12, 2008 8:56 PM

CAN A JUDGE ORDER A WIFE TO GO TO WORK AFTER A DIVORCE, AND WHEN IS ALIMONY ASSIGNED. BEFORE A
DIVORCE DURING A SEPERATION? WHAT ABOUT THE HUSBANDS OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES,MORTGAGE ETC.

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