Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Final order fails to mention restraints.
During temp. proceedings for custody a no contact restraint was issued between my S.O. (now husband) and my daughter due to past D.V. occurances between my husband and myself. No order was formally served in the temp. actions. My S.O. was never given the opportunity to defend himself against the accusations affecting my parental rights. When the final order was signed there was no further mention of any such restraints. At a recent review the Judge said he wanted to continue an order of no contact pending further review by fam. court services. . My then S.O. was not even part of the action and the disputes between ourselves never justified ground for relief in my child's father's petition. No harm to occured to validate his petition. My child was never involved nor was any abusive behavior risking her well-being. There is nothing in writing, no recourse, no remedy. There is nothing to even argue because there is no valid rule to follow. What can I do to voice my families rights? Does a verbal order out weigh the final order? How could a contempt be brought if there is not written order? What am I legally bound to?My child's father has D.V. accusations against him. His girlfriend convicted of D.V. 4 current civil claims on them!!!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Final order fails to mention restraints.
You said: "At a recent review the Judge said he
wanted to continue an order of no contact pending further review by fam. court
services."
Family court services is going to investigate and determine whether there is a basis for these restrictions or not. Be calm. This is what happens when you allow a judge to make decisions for you rather than reaching agreements with your child's father.
Elizabeth Powell
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