In fault divorce actions, judges are often compelled to exercise judgments because the emotional nature of the action can make the atmosphere surrounding the proceeding volatile.

In divorce actions, judges enjoy a degree of latitude in the factors he or she considers in the distribution of property.

Discretion of the court is a reason why it is sometime very hard to predict what a judge will do.

See also Decision and Judgment; Appeal; Mandatory Factors.

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1. A Judge’s Word is Final
   If a divorce action goes to trial, all decisions about a case will be made by one man or woman -- the judge, whose decision and judgment is probably final (since only two states permit jury trials and few divorce actions are successfully appealed).
   Contributed on 6/28/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff

   Category: Court Proceedings  (Applicable in All States)

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