Emergency Custody Granted to Ex After a Domestic Violence

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Quoting bugger123

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Trust me I've already tried several lawyers and I plan to try again first thing in the morning and all throughout the day. However, I am still at a loss asto what iI can expeexpect on Tuesday when I go to Tennessee for the emergency custody hearing? Will the judge hear my side, will I be able to show him any letters I have received from teachers and so on? Or will he/she just grant the custody to my ex and be done? Also, when an emergency order is put in place does that eliminate the parents rights? I haven't spoken to my children since Christmas day, and have texted and called asking when would be a good time to talk to the boys but my calls are ignored right away or I receive no response in text.

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You will get to tell your side...and no, emergency orders do not eliminate parental rights.

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Quoting bugger123

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Trust me I've already tried several lawyers and I plan to try again first thing in the morning and all throughout the day. However, I am still at a loss asto what iI can expeexpect on Tuesday when I go to Tennessee for the emergency custody hearing?

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Try finding a lawyer through the AAML directory. Last I checked, part of the qualification for membership included testing on UCCJEA issues, and in my experience its members tend to be involved in more complex cases. The downside is that they tend to be on the expensive side -- but you want to be absolutely sure that you get a lawyer who knows what he or she is doing and understands the importance of moving this case to Michigan (if possible).

Depending on the county involved, particularly in more rural areas, you may find that there's something of a "good old boys" relationship between the judge and certain members of the local bar. If that's the type of environment you're dealing with, you may be best served by a lawyer who is well-connected within those circles.