Q: My ex has violated a temp stalking order placed on him in August. How will this effect the case?
I am in the middle of a custody battle. I believe my ex is unstable mentally but not diagnosed. He has broken the stalking order by contacting via phone. The police arrested him last friday and he has been in jail all weekend. I am afraid of what will happen when he is released which i assume will be today. Please advise on how this will be seen in the eyes of the judge. Will I automatically win the custody trial? Or what could happen?
A: No, there is no automatic win BUT it will likely favor your position with the court. All in all, you need to review it with your custody attorney and if contacted again, immediately report it to the police. A second violation of the restraining order is likely to keep him in jail for awhile. Best of luck.
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