Q: Judge granted joint custody and my ex has an assault charge. EPO, etc. How can I gain sole custody??? In Kentucky
Ex-husband is on 2nd EPO and has assault charges from abusing me. 2 contempt charges for breaking into my home within the last few months. The divorce was done in the next county over, however wasnt signed by the judge yet pwhen we were in court here for the assault charge and original EPO. The law was passed that joint custody will not be granted if there are assault charges, right? So whats my first step here? And thanks :)
A: If the judge granted Joint custody with the assault charges pending, there is not likely anything that can be done. If the assault charges occurred after the grant of joint custody, you could move to modify to sole custody if you can show that he presents a danger to the child.
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