Q: I want to get a protection order against my son's father for the good of my son. Would I be able to do that?
My son is 3 months old and his father has not been around. Yes me and his father have differences but he's now filing for visitation. He didn't want anything to with him and now suddenly he wants to. He's very aggressive when mad. Very emotionally abusive and treated me with a lot of disrespect, screaming and saying hurtful words. He comes from an abusive family and I know he wouldn't hesitate and I do NOT want my son in a situation like that. I'm 17 but I want to file a protection order for my son, can I since I have sole custody of him?
A: You can file for a protection order, but typically, actual or threatened violence is required. Make written notes of the times and dates of various incidents of him being mad or aggressive, and take those with you to court on the visitation he is requesting. Also take any witnesses wit you who can also tell the court about his bad behavior. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local family law attorney who can help you do this properly.
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