Q: Wife took out two Orders of protection, removing me from my home assets and children for the past seven months.
After the order of protection were given to me, I unfortunately, was advised by the courts not to be represented. Lost both and two years of protection have been put over my children. I’ve spent $10,000 on a reputable lawyer only to be almost encouraged to not fight. After snapping out of my emotional ignorance, I am now in position where I don’t know what to do next, mediation must take place per the judge at our first court hearing. I just don’t understand how a man who has no history and no proof of abuse to either of the children or my wife can lose absolutely everything not based on fact, but based off emotion only. I’m honestly looking for somebody to touch base with me in my area if possible to get a little bit more clarity of next steps. This is a bad situation and I pray every moment of every day that another man will not have to go through the same.
A: I understand your frustration and dismay with the way the "process" has worked out in your case. It is always a good idea to seek out a second opinion in important matters such as these.
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