Miller v. Carroll (In re Paternity B.J.M.)

*582*270¶1 Timothy Miller appeals an order granting Angela Carroll's motion for modification of custody and physical placement of their minor son, Bruce,1 and establishing child support payments by Miller. He also appeals an order denying his motion for reconsideration. Miller argues the circuit court demonstrated objective bias by accepting a Facebook "friend" request from Carroll after a contested evidentiary hearing, but before issuing a decision on Carroll's motion.2

¶2 This case involves what appears to be an issue of first impression in Wisconsin: a claim of judicial bias arising from a…