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Can anything be done to someone who lies in family court?
My 7 year old daughter and I have a VERY strong relationship. I have her Friday to Monday 3 weekends a month. I have never missed a visitation and never been late. I live 60 miles away and do all the transportation.
My ex has been trying to limit or stop my visitation with my daughter for a few months now.
First she filed a restraining order which affidavit was all lies and the judge refused it stating in her ruling "She has no reasonable fear" which is very true. I have never hurt or threatened her.
Then she tried to limit visitation stating that my daughter has been late to school due to her getting picked up Monday. I got a copy of her attendance record and it shows no tardiness. The judge denied it stating that there is no reson to interfere with visitation that has worked for years.
Today, I went to pick her up and was handed a temporary court order suspending visitation. In it, my ex claims I am an alcoholic (I am a recovering alcoholic clean since 5/5/08) that I have moved and she has no address, and my phone has been disconnected. All lies. This time, she was able to see a different judge and he granted the suspension.
Can anything be done regarding her lies to manipulate the court?
To date I have not needed a lawyer. I have done very well on my own. Until now. I really can't afford a lawyer to be honest. She doesn't have one either.
Also, so far I have been in the judges good graces as I have not filed anything silly. She has ignored and frankly laughed at everything my ex has said over the years. It has worked in my favor. The judge loves me.
This time she got another judge due to it being an "emergency"
Oh, and by the way, I didn't even get notified by the court or get to defend myself... This judge just granted the motion based on her affidavit...
5 Answers
- Jakki SLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Not that I know of ... my ex lied his *** off in court and now has primary custody ....
I told my lawyer what he was doing .... and she did nothing .... I guess i had a bad lawyer too ... hope yours is better
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I feel bad for you. You sound like a decent father.
Go to the original judge, write a letter, whatever you need to do. I don't think she can legally play the system like this, and if you had no representation there is something wrong. Did you move? Did you change your phone number? Was she notified that your address/phone number changed (if you did move) and can you prove it?
You do have to document everything, every phone call times, dates etc. I hate to tell you, but you probably need a lawyer. Keep the alcohol thing hush hush as much as possible. Do not admit to being an alcoholic, unless you got into some trouble it is only hersey.
Best of luck to you.
Source(s): pre-law - 1 decade ago
I agree with xyz on everything except obfuscating about your alcoholism. Being an alcoholic and being in recovery may be important to this case. Your ex's claims on this issue may backfire and work in your favor.
If possible, get an attorney to help you in this fight. He continuing drama will not stop until the court stops it.
Source(s): Years of experience in family law cases - Anonymous1 decade ago
As long as you can prove that she is full of it. Start documenting all of this and see about getting some legal representation on your side. You will need it so don't even try to do all of this without it.
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