Legal Question in Family Law in California
Returned my son after a visit and was attacked
About 2 weeks ago, I had my son over for his birthday party. Until then, I had
been picking him up Fri-Sun plus vacations. When I took him home to have
his celebration with that side of the family, I was attacked.
My ex's mother and sister came to the door, and when I told them that they
needed to return my phone calls, they screamed, cussed, sent my son in the
house and physically attacked me. They swung at my head repeatedly and
called me a bitch for not fighting back.
I have not picked him up since. They have put my family through an
unbelievable hell. Not to mention, both of my children witnessed the whole
thing. I have full custody of one son, and joint custody of this son that I'm
discussing.
I have already taken her to mediation and the headaches continue to get
worse, for me AND the boys. I took my son's Easter basket to his school and
visited him there after the incident. He told me he was sad when they hit me
and that he missed me and his brother.
What do I do? PLEASE help me.
Thank you,
C
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Returned my son after a visit and was attacked
In addition to the previous answer you can obtain a restraining order against the family members that attacked you. Next time you go to pick up your son have some one at your car, in the street, with a video camera. If the camera is obvious they will probably behave thiemselves. If they are not aware of the video camera they may misbehave and attack you. Do not allow them to separate you from your son by their bad behavior.
Re: Returned my son after a visit and was attacked
I take it you are the dad and that the "B" word was only meant as an insult. You need to make a police report of the incident even though some time has passed. It is likely that the police will tell you they won't do anything but insist on making a report anyway. Next you need to seek a domestic violence protective order. The other parent is the restrained party but she also is restrained for letting her family punch you out. The exchanges may be moved to a public place or even a police station. Your children should receive some counseling because they are the real victims here. Violence is never tolerated no matter whether the victim is male or female or child witness.
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