Q: my ex girlfriend was just arrested for domestic violence against her mother, can I get full custody of my son?
I have primary custody of my 6 year old son and my ex girlfriend has visitation 3 weekends a month. My ex girlfriend lives with her mother and was just arrested for becoming belligerent and throwing things through windows. My friend lives next door to her and has also said that she believes my ex girlfriend is on drugs and has witnessed her screaming at her daughter (who has a different father) daily. I fear for my sons safety if he is left with his mother for any extended period of time. Luckily, my son was not present but he usually would be as this is a weekend he would have been with his mother but she declined taking him this weekend.
A: You can file an ex parte motion to temporarily prevent parenting time with the mother so long as you can show that your son will suffer irreparable harm or injury if the relief requested is not granted. You would file this motion by going to the family court where your parenting plan was issued. Best of luck.
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