What is the name of your state? IL
I left my husband 2 weeks ago. We have 2 children (7 and 4). At the time I left I filed an order of protection against him due to his mental illness and also allowing me to take the children out of state to my parents where we are staying. The order expires next week, I have to go back to court to file an extension. According to my lawyer the judge may not renew the order (due to lack of physical evidence). He also informed me that if the order is renewed it stays on my husbands record--possibly affecting future job applications. My husband has a great job and just finished his Masters degree plus my children will be dependant on him having a decent job (child support) Can I go to court next week, drop the order of protection, file for divorce and file a petition allowing the kids and I to stay out of state? I have already enrolled the children in school here and they are very happy. They do not want to go back home. And then get a restraining order protecting me--(he has been abusive in the past along with threats to kill me). We are only 2 hours from home here at my parents house. Please advise.....thanks so much..
I left my husband 2 weeks ago. We have 2 children (7 and 4). At the time I left I filed an order of protection against him due to his mental illness and also allowing me to take the children out of state to my parents where we are staying. The order expires next week, I have to go back to court to file an extension. According to my lawyer the judge may not renew the order (due to lack of physical evidence). He also informed me that if the order is renewed it stays on my husbands record--possibly affecting future job applications. My husband has a great job and just finished his Masters degree plus my children will be dependant on him having a decent job (child support) Can I go to court next week, drop the order of protection, file for divorce and file a petition allowing the kids and I to stay out of state? I have already enrolled the children in school here and they are very happy. They do not want to go back home. And then get a restraining order protecting me--(he has been abusive in the past along with threats to kill me). We are only 2 hours from home here at my parents house. Please advise.....thanks so much..