Q: I am unsure should I get a emergency custody or or modify it for supervised visits
dad stated he has bad sezuires doctor stripped his licence but he went to the hospital for ans now he wants me to take my son to him back and forth up to octover hes not on any medication . And he said his he cant control his sezuires and they are bad enough that he cant remember anything and sometimes my son is home alone with him . I dont want the judge to think I'm being petty but I need some legal advice should I apply for a emergency custody or what. He has been in contempt of the custody order 4 time and he verbally abuses me and sticks his middle finger up
A: You need to consult immediately with an experienced family law attorney. We cannot advise you to violate a court order but, depending on your discussion with an attorney in person, you may be justified in holding the child back if there is a serious risk to him being with his dad right now.
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