Q: Can a judge legally order me to lock my son out of the house to force him to see his father?
We have a new judge, there is a history of mental and physical abuse. My son has recently expressed fear of his father killing him if he doesn't do as his father says.
A:
In any Family Law situation involving children, Nevada judges will always first and foremost look to what is in the best interest of the children. For this reason, it follows that endangerment of a child would most certainly be a compelling reason for a judge to grant a modification of an existing custody arrangement.
Endangerment can include any instance of the following by either the parent or any third-party that the parent exposes the child to:
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Mental abuse
Psychological abuse
Drug or alcohol abuse
Concerning behavior related to mental health issues
If you feel that your child is in danger by any of these factors or any additional factors, please don’t hesitate to contact a family law attorney to get your child custody modification put in place to protect your child.
To discuss the specifics of your situation in detail, contact our office to schedule a consultation. Our team can be reached at (702) 998-1188, info@ljlawlv.com, or by scheduling a consultation online.
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