does anyone know how i can do that without a lawyer?
2006-12-09 14:35:37 · 13 answers · asked by tjvetrone1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You have to appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. You will have to go through Court Services to file that motion, or if your jurisdiction doesn't have that (or you can't get it fast enough) do this:
Call the J&DR Court and ask for the next Motions Day, and what you have to do to get on the docket. You will have to file a written motion with the court---be prepared to provide information on where to serve your ex with papers requiring the court appearance.
Call Legal Aid, Planned Parenthood (maybe) or check out your local library for information on how to write the motion. Don't try to write it in lawyerese---just use plain English and ask the judge for what you want.
It's not a restraining order. And your chances of getting one are slim. You can't prove the unborn child is yours, and if she says it might not be, the judge has no grounds to limit her personal freedom. You better have some compelling good reason related to the health of the child or something, or the court will see you as some weirdo control freak.
2006-12-09 14:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by Karen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can obtain a temporary restraining order from your local police department by simply going and then making a sworn statement. They may also ask you to make your statement to a judge, either right there over the phone or the next business day.
However, this is temporary, and you will need to go to court afterwards if you want to make it permanent. This will also not stop your ex from leaving the state; it will only stop him from coming within so many feet of you, your residence, and your workplace.
To stop him from leaving the state, you will need to hire an attorney who can file the appropriate motion to stop him, or you can contact your local police and explain that you may have a possible kidnapping situation. Good luck.
2006-12-09 22:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rissie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to an attorney, but I don’t know that you can get an order preventing a woman from leaving the state with her UNBORN child. If the child had already been born, it would be a different matter.
2006-12-09 22:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by kp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call your local non emergency number and ask what can be done. also, call different lawyers for advice. you will find that some will be nice enough to give you some info.
sorry that i cant be much more of help but i have never been in that situation. i do know that i have gotten alot of information my calling the non emergency number and different lawyers.
2006-12-09 22:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by kellieghr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much of legal leg to stand on, UNLESS there has been an assault - verbal or physical, then go to the court or police and report Domestic Violence against her; they will issue the TRO and serve it on her by police not to leave the state until the hearing in court.
2006-12-09 22:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dream on. The baby is unborn and part of your ex...you can't contain an individual. By the way, unless you have actually paid support, or supported her during her prenancy, you don't even have parental rights.
2006-12-09 22:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get thee to a family court mediator right away. You may need a lawyer too.
2006-12-09 22:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court and ask the court clerk . They are usually very helpful and can find you the proper forms. You will then file the forms, appear before judge and plead your case.
2006-12-09 22:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by kwightman69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it isn't very important to you or you would be seeking the advice of a lawyer instead of posting here.
2006-12-09 22:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can try working something out with your ex and tell her how important it is for you to see your child. Maybe she would think twice about leaving.
2006-12-09 22:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋