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t74

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Thanks. I will note that she has left the home with my child after I got out. I have not been in contact with her. My mom told me she said she’s feels unsafe and is not going to let us see my daughter this holiday. It’s such bull crap. My court date isn’t until next month which we don’t think she will show because she didn’t last time. And apparently the prosecutor has been calling my parents so I don’t think she gave them her number and they can’t find her so she most likely will not show again. If she does I’m pleading not guilty because there is no evidence of her claim. My only worry is not seeing my daughter right now.I appreciate the advice greatly
You can celebrate the holiday when you get to see her next. I know it is hard, but the long term is more important than 2020. Wrap her gifts; get a tiny fake tree or menorah or whatever your symbol is; set out the decorations to be put up, ...

Many of us (think military families) cannot celebrate special days on the exact date so we do whenever our loved one is home.

You absolutely MUST find legal assistance for your DV case. Try your local law school clinic, call the bar association, beg to borrow from relatives (be sure to pay them back), ... At the very least, some attorneys offer a free or low cost assessment of your case; some may take payments,

To make the day less painful, work overtime or on extra holiday pay dates to keep you occupied.

If you are able to contact her (not by telephone but by a traceable source like email, text, ...), ask to see your child over the holiday. A refusal on her part when you are no threat to the child looks bad for her. It would be totally reasonable to ask for any court ordered holiday time as long as the PO does not include your child.
 


t74

Member
Why would we? So can drag this out with her false allegations? Why didn’t she give them the right number?
Cooperating with law enforcement when the other party is being evasive speaks to your good character. If they cannot find her, they may postpone the hearing until they do. You want a speedy resolution no matter the outcome.

If you truly do not know the location of your ex and your child, you should be concerned that they may have moved in order to make it difficult for you to exercise visitation.
 

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