It's SUCH a hard journey. Make sure to go to the self-help center. Most court houses have them. They'll be able to walk you through the steps. That should help with the 'freezing'!! Keep me posted!!

Does he see his kids and vice versa?

You got this!!!

Will do!

ABSOLUTELY submit evidence of refusal of visits. If that's something that's court-ordered, that's a HUGE violation. You can e-file contempt in most states and even if it doesn't work immediately, he will want to establish a track record of this behavior.

This is a great question!! Housing is an absolute necessity. If any party has a mental health diagnosis but is still sustaining basic best interests, that's acceptable in the eyes of a judge. You can always look for subsidized housing as well and see what they can do for you.

If you're in Colorado! You need to take a look at Elephant Circle and pro-bono cases!! They take cases for free. Also-- go to the self-help and request a virtual hearing. It takes you two out of the same room together. Make sure to write down (in this order): 1) Wishes/requests for the hearing. 2) Causes of why you're requesting those. --- You'll need to submit your own evidence prior to the hearing (ASAP given the date). Also, take a look at advocates in your area who can go to the hearing with you and just provide that extra "mph" of support.

@kd14marketing thank you I'm looking into everything right now so I can be prepared I actually found somebody who's wiling to help go over all my evidence and paperwork so I can efile it and he's going to help me with that too so I'm hoping that works out for me

@rudyguerra4619 YES! You go girl! All we need is one door to open. We can figure everything out from there.

Yes! Request a hearing and make sure to submit your evidence at least a week before the hearing. You'll need things about school, doctors visits, financials. Try to show that you're supporting the child most. You may end it all with 50/50 so be prepared for that emotionally speaking. For cross-examination-- be prepared to ask about her income and her living situation. You can also request the CPS records and upload/submit those as evidence prior to the hearing.

@@kd14marketing I've already come to grips with the 5050 stuff,even though it's completely irrational to give a mother who's lost her kids twice to cps. Thanks for the advice I'll get a hold of CPS for evidence

@@ChiefChizzy I completely agree. In some states, it's illegal but not acknowledged for the most part. Make sure to use a binder with monthly tabs and print EVERYTHING throughout every month as you go. Especially if she lawyered up. Try to come at her with empathy (or some approach similar). It'll show that you're at least trying to get along which is a HUGE factor. In some states, they have free attorneys for victims of domestic violence which kiddo qualifies for, unfortunately. I wish you the best!! 💓

In Ky, you would file a Petition for Immediate Entitlement to Custody. It would have to be filed before the Dispositional Hearing though.

Happy to help!!

yes!! Here's the link to the PDF! Print it and complete it. Attach the original court order as well. Bring the whole thing into your county courthouse and it'll be stamped and filed in no time. www.courts.wa.gov/forms/documents/FL%20UCCJEA%20801%20Request%20to%20Register%20Out-of-State%20Custody%20Order.pdf

Oops! Looks like you'll need TWO copies of the original texas order coupled with the notice of registration form as well! Which is linked in this comment. www.courts.wa.gov/forms/documents/FL%20UCCJEA%20801%20Request%20to%20Register%20Out-of-State%20Custody%20Order.pdf IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE ANYTHING WITHIN THE COURT ORDER-- it looks like WA requires you to do so within 20 days of registering the out-of-state order (most states do require parents to settle with one child custody order for around two years before they'll change it again). Reach out again if you need some help with that process.

Does either parent still live in TX?

@@kd14marketing Thank you so much!!!

@@tracycassaday8983 Yes, however, Texas Family Code § 152.202(1) states: "A court of this state no longer has continuing exclusive jurisdiction if a court of this state determines that neither the child, nor the child and one parent, nor the child and a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this state and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training, and personal relationships." I can easily show that the children have zero connection with the state of Texas, and case law on this matter has ruled that having one parent in Texas does not necessarily equate to a "significant connection". Especially when the parent in Texas has not seen their kids, by choice, in over two years. So I know I can move our case... I just am not 100% sure on the steps, which I am slowly figuring out. :)

I'm confused on your question. Sole custody and shared custody exist in Michigan. For non-traumatic relationships, the two parents can apply for shared custody and not have any issues.

That can be very tricky. I'd ask a friend to go with. It could be having a neutral party that's not involved? I know I had to ask my mom to help quite a few times before they finally just got used to seeing me.

You need to file the original MOTION FOR CHILD CUSTODY. The name may differ depending on where you live. Nearly every courthouse has a self-help office/law library. Stop in there and see if they can pull it up for you. There will also likely be fee waivers as well so make sure to ask about that!

you GOT this!!

This video deadass gives me strength I have a newborn (well a month now) and he dad is a covert narcissist, never hit me but still lots of yelling things being broken and hit in front of us and him constantly leaving. I have lots of evidence and I’m just happy to be out of the cycle. It hurts but we got this thank you for this it really helped me

You ABSOLUTELY have this. Just one thing at a time.

I'm SO happy you're out!! You're a rockstar.

@@kd14marketing thank you thank you thank you! thank you for setting such a good example 🥺🫶🏻 I know I do!💗

@@allygotto3710 Wanted to follow up really quickly and "check-in"! Hope everything went as best as it could!