Q: What can I do about my abusive ex lying on a OP to get custody of our 2 year old son?
My son's father abused me for 3 years I finally got away from him so He filed a Order of Protection making false claims that I physically abused our son. He did not disclose in the petition that I have had a OP on him for my kids and myself. Or that he was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic battery and indicated by DCFS for child endangerment. The Judge we had at the plenary hearing was the same judge I had for a prior OP/Custody case that he made it very clear he didn't believe a word that came out my mouth. So as you imagine I didn't have a chance the judge granted the 2 year OP based off he believed my son's father to be more credible. They brought up a DUI charge in the hearing that I have not been found guilty of or even had my day in court for yet. The Judge used the DUI against me in his ruling. Also can any of this be grounds for a successful appeal?
A: This is something you need to discuss with a Family Law Attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
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