| This day and age, women know that if they scream | | | | it throw you off track. State that you did not |
| "abuse" to the court systems, they will automatically | | | | commit such issues, that there is no proof, and move |
| get temporary custody of the kids until the issue | | | | forward with the divorce case. There is a fine line |
| goes to court. This can happen at any time, whether | | | | between looking guilty and looking like you don't care. |
| it be during a separation, divorce case, or even out | | | | Tread forward lightly with any allegations of abuse. |
| of the blue if you obtained custody in courts and all | | | | Know your rights and responsibilities when it comes |
| of a sudden, she decides that she wants it back. But | | | | to restraining orders. If your ex-wife has a |
| don't let false allegations get you down-you can fight | | | | temporary restraining order against you, but calls you |
| it, and it's important to know the technicalities | | | | up and says she's coming over to drop off/pick up |
| involved. | | | | some of the children's things, don't fall for it-this can |
| First off, demand proof. Even though what your wife | | | | put you in violation of the court order, which she |
| is doing is essentially hearsay, a Judge will still strongly | | | | could use against you. |
| consider any emergency ex parte restraining order | | | | And last, consider fighting back. If the allegations are |
| that comes across their desk. Abuse and violence, | | | | false, sue your ex, her attorney, and anyone else |
| when it comes to kids, is something that shouldn't' be | | | | involved for defamation of character. This might be |
| taken lightly, but if you do not make a statement | | | | enough to get your ex-wife to back off and no |
| against her initial complaint, you may look guilty. But | | | | longer pursue the issue. More of a scare tactic than |
| at the same time, fighting too hard makes you look | | | | anything, but has been very effective for fathers in |
| like you're covering it up. If the abuse or violence | | | | the past facing similar issues. |
| issue is an underlying issue of a divorce case, don't let | | | | |