Custody And Financial Protection

Summary

To protect yourself from potential custody and financial claims in Alabama, consider filing a police report to document your sons behavior and the damage caused. Consult a family law attorney to review your custody agreement and the waiver of financial compensation to ensure protection from future claims. If you feel threatened, consider filing for a restraining order. These steps can help safeguard your interests until your son turns 19.

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I live in Alabama. My Son is *, but will be * on March 3rd. I was awarded full physical custody of him in my divorce. He recently got angry with me for asking him to help with chores around the house. He engaged in threatening behavior, drove his car into my garage, then stated he wanted to go live with his mother and never see me again. His mother and I agreed to waive any and all future financial compensation in the settlement. (I do not pay alimony, and she has not been paying child support.) I have evidence of my son's damage to my garage door, as well as damage his did to his room. I only want to protect myself from his mother possibly petitioning for custody and child support between now and March 3rd, * when he turns *. What legal strategy should I pursue to protect myself from any financial liability?
You should consider the following steps:
- File a police report regarding the damage caused by your son to document the incident.
- Consult a family law attorney to discuss the specifics of your custody agreement and the waiver of financial compensation.
- Consider filing for a restraining order if you feel threatened.
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Sure, ****! Here are more details on the steps you can take:
- File a Police Report: Document the incident by filing a report with your local police department. This will create an official record of your son's behavior and the damage caused.
- Consult a Family Law Attorney: Discuss your custody agreement and the waiver of financial compensation with a family law attorney to ensure you are protected from any future claims for child support or custody modifications.
- Consider Filing for a Restraining Order: If you feel threatened by your son's behavior, you might want to file for a restraining order to protect yourself and your property.
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