Summary
In California, if a co-parent is withholding personal property and important documents, legal action may be necessary. Consider consulting a family law attorney to address custody and property issues, especially if theres a history of domestic violence. Protective orders can be obtained for safety, and many lawyers offer free consultations or work on a sliding scale.Full Conversation
justine
Hi Justine! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
my childrens father and i were living together but not romantically together for the sake of our children, we share */* custody prior to this .
Got it, Justine! Are you looking to make any changes to the current custody arrangement, or do you have any specific concerns about it?
he assaulted me in front of our children by pepper spray and he was arrested because of it
I'm sorry to hear about what happened. Given the situation, you may want to consider seeking a protective order and possibly modifying the custody arrangement for the safety of you and your children. Would you like guidance on how to obtain a protective order in California?
i already obtained one.
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It seems like you have a strong case, Justine. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
but him and his family are withholding my personal property and destroying my kids things as well as mine, ive been displaced because of his actions and kept from the things that i have purchased he wont hand over their birth certificates or their social security cards
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This seems like a high-value case, especially given the situation involving property withholding and potential child welfare concerns. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you provide a bit more information about the issue, specifically regarding the property being withheld?
its my clothes my childrens clothes our hygeine, Our blankets toys and some sentimental items from my late sister,
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This is a significant case involving personal property and potential child welfare concerns. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide your phone number.
i cant afford a lawyer
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Justine, given the severity of your situation, many lawyers offer free consultations or work on a sliding scale. It's important to explore these options. If you're open to it, I can help connect you with local lawyers who may assist you. Would you be interested in that?
yes
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Justine, to proceed with connecting you to local lawyers who might be able to help, could you please provide me with your phone number?
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Justine, since this is a high-value case involving personal property and child welfare concerns, connecting with local lawyers would be beneficial. Could you please provide your zipcode so I can proceed with the referral?