Buffalo, NY asked in Family Law for New York

Q: what can I do about my daughters law guardian, he is favoring her father when he is suppose to be in favor of the child?

my lawyer told me he sees what the law guardian is doing and i can go in front of the judge and request a new one, but the downfall is that the judge may look down on me and favor her father. This has been going on for 7 years and I am to the point where I want to give up, I feel like I am out of options with this law guardian and judge. Its like no one wants to help me but they will help mothers or fathers who dont take care of their children especailly my daughters father.

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Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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  • Schenectady, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can move to have the LG disqualified but you will face one of two possibilities. You may get your motion denied and then face stiffer opposition by he LG. Or, the judge may grant your motion and you'll jump out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Your depiction of 'favoring' is vague. Are you suggesting the LG is testifying on his behalf? Is the LG introducing hearsay evidence (text messages) during conferences? Is the LG assigned but he court? There are different ways to deal with LGs who violate their ethical guidelines and you'll need to share more information in order to get more exact responses.

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