Echols v. Echols

SEARS, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Lisa Echols, appeals from the trial court’s final judgment of divorce in an action filed against her by the appellee, Richard Echols. On appeal, Ms. Echols contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion to recuse the trial court and that the trial court erred in awarding Mr. Echols joint physical custody of the parties’ minor child. Because we find no error, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

1. The parties’ action was assigned to Judge Arch McGarity. On May 14, 2004, Ms. Echols filed a motion to recuse Judge McGarity. She alleged that Judge…