Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am currently involved in a divorce case in which I am trying to prove to the court that I should have full custody of my children on the basis that my ex husband (who is a police officer) is financially and emotionally abusive and therefore unstable. My ex is currently on admin leave from his police dept of employment for embezzlement charges. He also defrauded the IRS, stole my tax return by filing a return in my name (as married joint) without authorization to use my signature and did not claim my income. He admitted these allegations in an email. I can prove patterns of financial abuse through witholding support and threats of witholding support, including admissions by my ex through email. He is currently being represented by an attorney who fluctuates in his eligibility to practice law due to court misconduct, and attacks my mental health as a basis in his case. Should I still be concerned to take him on in mediation/court proceedings (which occur early next week) without my own legal representation?


Asked on 4/15/11, 8:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

When you are dealing with such an important issue as child custody you should be represented by counsel. If you are not financially able to pay for an attorney you may be able to request that your husband pay for your representation. Also, the legal aid society may be able to assist you with representation.

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Answered on 4/16/11, 1:05 am


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