Guardian at litem and temporary orders

[Mothermims]

Utah. My divorce is turning into a nightmare. I'm trying to get away from an abusive husband and now the Guardian at Litem is after me! I have been trying to work through my divorce by myself, and tried to file a Protective Order against my husband. Because abuse was alleged, the State appointed a Guardian At Litem for my kids. He has filed a Motion for Entry of Temporary Orders, and another file called Additional Temporary Orders. The Guardian At Litem found that I home school my children and decided that they need to be in public school. Based on a five year old case where I was nearly insane with stress, he has also decided that my whole family needs to be in therapy, and that my husband, who lost custody, needs to be able to visit the children more and call them at my home. I feel like I'm getting pulled back into a nightmare. I have filed for my tax refund, and as soon as it gets here in about two weeks, I am going to hire an attorney. Unfortunately the documents say I only have five days to object to the motion. I have informed the Guardian at Litem twice that I am going to seek legal counsel, so I think he filed these orders quickly in order to take control of the case. How can I answer additional temporary orders and Motion for Entry of Temporary Orders and keep this man from taking control of my family before I have a chance to legally defend myself? I only need about two to three weeks to get an attorney. Please help.

 

[Proserpina]

Can you describe how the GAL's recommendations are negative for the children?

 

[Bali Hai]

Can you describe how the GAL's recommendations are negative for the children?

It's not professional for the GAL to insinuate that OP and her family are insane. That's a negative for the children.

 

[I'mTheFather]

It's not professional for the GAL to insinuate that OP and her family are insane. That's a negative for the children.

I hope you're being sarcastic.

 

[Proserpina]

It's not professional for the GAL to insinuate that OP and her family are insane. That's a negative for the children.

Perhaps you should re-read the post, my dear.

 

[ecmst12]

It's a fairly safe recommendation for ALL families going through a divorce to be in therapy.

 

[Ohiogal]

Utah. My divorce is turning into a nightmare. I'm trying to get away from an abusive husband and now the Guardian at Litem is after me! I have been trying to work through my divorce by myself, and tried to file a Protective Order against my husband. Because abuse was alleged, the State appointed a Guardian At Litem for my kids. He has filed a Motion for Entry of Temporary Orders, and another file called Additional Temporary Orders. The Guardian At Litem found that I home school my children and decided that they need to be in public school. Based on a five year old case where I was nearly insane with stress, he has also decided that my whole family needs to be in therapy, and that my husband, who lost custody, needs to be able to visit the children more and call them at my home. I feel like I'm getting pulled back into a nightmare. I have filed for my tax refund, and as soon as it gets here in about two weeks, I am going to hire an attorney. Unfortunately the documents say I only have five days to object to the motion. I have informed the Guardian at Litem twice that I am going to seek legal counsel, so I think he filed these orders quickly in order to take control of the case. How can I answer additional temporary orders and Motion for Entry of Temporary Orders and keep this man from taking control of my family before I have a chance to legally defend myself? I only need about two to three weeks to get an attorney. Please help.

A few things:
1) Children who are in an abusive environment -- homeschooling is NOT a good thing for them. What is your educational level? Does your husband want the children home schooled now?
2) Losing custody does NOT mean the parent does not have a right to contact with his children including visits. Did he ever abuse the children? How did he abuse you? You will find that he just because you don't want to be around him that you chose him as the father of the children and they don't get deprived of him just because you and he don't get along and you don't want him around.
3) Your tax refund? You may find yourself having issues with that because the court can order it escrowed -- it is MARITAL property. The court can also require any refunds or liabilities be split between the parties.
4) What was the five year old case?