Q: what can I do about an emergency order of protection?
The father of my child had an emergency order of protection to remove our child from my house into his custody because of lies my now ex boyfriend told him via facebook messenger (after I had to call the cops to remove him from my house and file a restraining order on). My ex boyfriend even signed an affidavit about these lies. Stating there were razor blades and needles on the floor where the child played, that we ignored the child in distress, and that we didn't change him. Upon CPS's inspection of my house and the report filed by the officers who came to remove my child from my house both indicate the house was well kept, and upon a drs visit after the removal no signs of abuse were present.
What can I do? how is this even legal to remove a child from a home without proof??
A: There should be a court hearing very soon- 14 days or so. Be prepared to present your evidence at that hearing. You should retain an attorney to represent you at the hearing.
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