Advise from people with legal backgrounds and credentials only please. My 1/2 sister got upset when her ex told her he wants joint custody (which he probably wouldn't want to do for a year or so anyway). I currently live and have a serious relationship with him (the ex). When he told her this she said he would never see the kids again unless he moved out of my house. Two days later I had a knock at the door and it was an officer with two protective orders against me from seeing the kids saying that I threatened them with harm or put them in fear of harm. I never did! We were actually going to go to Cedar Point with the kids. Anyway now what do I do at the hearing to best help? Does she have the right to keep me from the kids when it also affects visitation with their dad because he lives with me? What do I do to help my case and what shouldn't I do?
2007-09-18 23:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by Cute 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have not had contact with the girls since the order and am not going to. I am obeying the order.
2007-09-19 00:14:35 · update #1
The girls have been coming here for visitation for 3 years. They have been divorced for 4 1/2 years.
2007-09-19 00:16:18 · update #2
Stand ground when in right. Do not attack but just wait for self defense.
2007-09-19 00:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abide by the rules of the order. You will have your chance in court however it will be shaky because you are involved in a triangle, whether you like it or not. Why you are with your half sisters man is beyond me when there are so many available young men out there, so deal with it. As far as visitation, don't count on it because the courts are really concerned with the parents and grandparents roles in this saga. Just wait it out and if you do go to court to answer the order, just explain your position and tell the truth. Your half sister and the childrens dad will have to come to an agreement.
2007-09-19 07:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Debster2525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do nothing, as you can do nothing. There is no defense against a protective order. Stay away from the children, and at the hearing tell the truth. The Judge will decide, but I must tell you: Sleeping with the father of your sister's children is not going to help, and WILL harm the children.
2007-09-19 07:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a lawyer with experience in the area. Obey the order to avoid a contempt of court citation.
2007-09-19 07:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋