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Sculptor

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Hello to all.

A quick background: been divorced almost 4 years, though custody of 5 y.o. daughter was final only last November. At the time, the ex (ncp) lived in another state, 900 blessed miles away. He moved up here, in his camper trailer, in January, insisting I go 50/50. I stick to existing orders and he runs off with my daughter. Upon showing up (short version), he's investigated for sexual abuse against my daughter by CPS. Due to her age and inability to go into detail, no charges, yet it's on record, along with 2 counts of neglect. BTW, it was the third charge of contempt against him and the third time dropped...ach.

During a long summer visitation, she reported nude activities to daycare provider, with kids listening. As per the law, provider reported to CPS who launched another investigation. Found ALL allegations to be true, are extremely alarmed, yet deemed it only inappropriate and will do nothing.

Court orders state no nudity when she is there and no sharing of beds, both of which he violated. So, I will use the combined CPS reports to file (Pro se) contempt, change of visitation (to supervised, in a nearby center), an order for him to see a court psyche at his expense, and for change to sole legal for me. I was also told to file a show cause.

My question is: Is there anything I'm leaving out? Is it too much to request sole legal? Do you have any tips as to wording for the most impact and what evidence to include?

I will be going to the pro se clinic, but have to take the time off to do it, scheduled ahead of time, so I want to go prepared. I want her protected this time.

Thank you in advance.
 


Why only sole legal? Do you already have sole physical?

he runs off with my daughter. Upon showing up (short version), he's investigated for sexual abuse against my daughter by CPS.
Are you saying he kidnapped her at one point? Did you file a police report then? If so get a copy of that too.

When asking for supervised visits because of the molestation allegations, also point out that he is a flight risk as he's taken her and ran off before. Make sure you have proof to back up everything you say.
 

Sculptor

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Thank you

I would love sole physical, as well, though I thought (wrongly?) that supervised visits only for him would impy that. If it needs to be worded as such, thanks for the tip.

As for his running with her, it was deemed ONLY a civil contempt charge as he just didn't show up to hand her back to me after his ordered visit. He also left the trailer park where he'd been parked, had his cell turned off and wouldn't answer emails. Poof, gone. Duty judge finally issued an order for her instant return, yet I had no idea where the ex was. An officer told me that such civil cases become criminal after 96 hours of the child's return having been demanded. The rub is, there has to be proof of the demand being received.

I have all the paperwork from the February event, and await the report from the latest one.

Thanks again
 

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