Timely Peremptory Challenge Motion

Summary

Filing a 170.6 peremptory challenge motion too late can result in denial. In California, such challenges should be made at the earliest practical opportunity. For child support cases, you can request a modification hearing if theres a change in circumstances. Consult a local family law attorney for tailored advice.

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I filed a *.* peremptory challenge motion in hopes of getting a different judge to hear my case but was denied and said it was due to being untimely.does that mean that I filed the motion too late?
Yes, "untimely" usually means that you filed the motion too late. In California, the *.* challenge should be made at the earliest practical opportunity after discovery of the facts constituting the ground of the disqualification.
So this is for a child support hearing.the judge ordered I pay an amount that I can't afford and I filed a fl150 to change the child support but since we already had a hearing where the amount was ordered am I still able to get another court date and file a *.* immediately after
In California, you can:
- Request a modification hearing if there's a change in circumstances.
- File a *.* challenge, only if it's timely and for valid reasons.
However, it's best to consult a local family law attorney for advice tailored to your situation.