What to do if my ex-husband recently took me to court to get full physical custody of our child because my current husband’s employer transferred him to another state?
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What to do if my ex-husband recently took me to court to get full physical custody of our child because my current husband’s employer transferred him to another state?
I couldn’t afford to hire a lawyer so he forced me into signing away physical custody to him. I still have joint legal custody. Our son has severe emotional and behavioral issues. A psychiatrist I took him to suggested childhood onset bipolar and depression. He’s also been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and Adhd and sensory integration disorder. I took him for help for the first 5 years of his life and now his father is refusing to get him help. How do I get a court to order him receive treatment? ?
Asked on January 1, 2013 under Family Law, Missouri
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given what you have written about since you cannot afford a family law attorney I suggest that you consult with your local legal aid clinic or county bar association to see if there is a program to assist you in drafting a petition with the court for the relief you desire. The other option is to consult with your local child protcetion services department.
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