Skokos v. Gray

David Newbern, Justice.

Pamela F. Skokos seeks a writ of certiorari to disqualify the respondent, Chancellor Alice S. Gray, from presiding in divorce proceedings instituted by Ms. Skokos. Judge Gray denied three motions by Ms. Skokos that she recuse. We deny the writ because the decision by a judge whether or not to recuse lies within the judge’s discretion, and certiorari does not lie to control a judge’s discretion. Ms. Skokos also asks that we disqualify an attorney representing Mr. Skokos as well as an attorney ad litem appointed to represent the interest of a minor child of the Skokoses.…