Q: My sons father got temp custody about 4/5mths ago. I am wanting to file the petition to reverse his temp custody.
Can I file on my own or do I need a lawyer? He has a lawyer.
A: You absolutely will need an attorney.
A: I would encourage you to seek legal counsel to discuss your options. A temporary order can be appealed but the order will be reversed under limited circumstances. If it is your desire to have the order reversed only because you no longer like the terms, your reasoning will not withstand legal muster at the appellate level.
A: If the opposing party has an attorney and you have already lost custody, even on a temporary basis, I would highly suggest you hire an attorney to represent you. Due to the fact that the court has already granted a change of custody, you run the risk of losing custody on a permanent basis if you represent yourself at trial.
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