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I am divorcing my husband with whom I have a documented case of domestic violence and who also has/had drug addiction problems. I am filing contested as we had a civil agreement I had thought but since he refuses to sign anything-his reasoning being that I am trying to make him sign paperwork to give up his rights-I have to so it this way. I am ask I g the judge for sole custody based on the fact that he is verbally and physically abusive, has no stability (no car, housing, or job). He is saying he is going for joint, to which I informed him by all means he has the right to do so. but he mocked me on the phone and told me I'd lose cause on have nothing. I have several police reports and text messages and recordings I hope to use in court. is there a good chance I'd be awarded sole custody with him at least getting supervised visitation? I'm just trying to protect my babies and my self like I should years ago!
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Hello and thank you for asking. You do have a winning case. However family law is one type of law where who has the most substantial evidence and can persuade through pleadings and motions will win the case. He could have no job, no income, no nothing and if he can persuade the court you are unfit mother despite your police reports he can still win. He would however require a good lawyer on his side. Which I don’t think will be happening.
You shouldn’t worry unless you can no longer can do it on your own. You sound like you are representing yourself. There may be a free attorney available through court you would have to check with the family law clerk. However for pro se we do offer a $299 package that includes unlimited consultation for a family law case and review of court documents and guidance.
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Answered on Jan 24th, 2018 at 9:02 PM