Q: Can I get custody of my daughter?
My daughter's father and I both took domestic injunctions out against each other. I had left him months ago due to abuse. We have a current custody case open and everything he has filed has been denied. I believe he made false allegations in his to bypass the custody cases decisions. We were both granted temporary injunctions until the hearing. However he filed his first and was awarded temporary custody. Because of the holidays our hearing has been pushed to a month from now instead of the normal 15 days. Is there anything I can do to get my daughter back before then?
A: This is the sort of thing that happens when people think that they can adequately represent themselves in court. What you need is a seasoned family law attorney in your area. The answer to a legal problem is not in finding the right form to fill out, but in finding the right attorney. Get one now.
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