What to do if my kids are supposed to be in my wedding but now they can not because my wife filed an emergency order against me?
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What to do if my kids are supposed to be in my wedding but now they can not because my wife filed an emergency order against me?
I have a big issue and I do not know what to do. I am engaged to be married in about 2 weeks, I have 2 daughters who suppossed to be in my wedding. My ex and I have joint custody. Just last week she had filed an emergency custody order against me saying that they have been in an unsafe environment, which is not true. She refuses to let the girls be in my wedding which has been a plan for 2 years. She filed this order after I told her that my fiance is 2 months pregnant. She will not let me see my girls until a court date and that I can only see them at her home for now. Is there anything I can do?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Hire an attorney as soon as you can to help you with this. If it is an "emergency" petition then that means that it should be coming up quickly. You are going to need help preparing the paperwork to combat this but you can ask the court at least to allow the girls to attend the wedding. Is ther a mutual friend or family member that you both trust? Can the girls attend with him or her as a "guardian" so to speak for the wedding and visitation outside her home? Good luck.
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