Q: Can someone who’s lost custody of kids to me for using drugs and skipping the court dates lawfully drag me thru court ?
Long story short-mother had a baby while on drugs and baby tested positive.Child services took her two children and gave me the option of taking them temporarily while the case went on.mother skipped court,went on the run for a vop and had another child out of state,returned to original state that took the kids from her and out of the blue got a lawyer and began court to get more visitation and custody.as a result the judge ordered me to meet with her every week for an hour and she keeps texting me saying she’s getting them back and insulting me.It’s costing thousands to defend myself in the case and feels so unfair.My questions-Can she legally do this without being held responsible for my legal fees?Can she legally demand visitation outside of a facility if I don’t feel comfortable meeting with her just because of the fees?Is it possible that she and her lawyer have skipped steps to get us here?it all feels so unlawful as if she can skip it all and just get the kids back.Been years.
A: Short answer. Yes. It happens in every custody case.
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