Restraining Order

[maddogruth]

Hi,

My ex claims that she got a restraining order issued against me 10 years ago while we were married and living in Texas. But I was never served? Could she have done that?

Once I get full custody of my daughter, can I get a protective order issued against my ex because of her mental illness and violent physical past behavior? Does she need to be served? Do I go to the police to do this? Or, somewhere else? How much does this cost?

Please advise.

Thank you!!

 

[Agent Orange]

Hi,

My ex claims that she got a restraining order issued against me 10 years ago while we were married and living in Texas. But I was never served? Could she have done that?

Once I get full custody of my daughter, can I get a protective order issued against my ex because of her mental illness and violent physical past behavior? Does she need to be served? Do I go to the police to do this? Or, somewhere else? How much does this cost?

Please advise.

Thank you!!

If she got a restraining order 10 years ago, yes you would have to be served, and since it has been so long, if there really was a restrining order, it has expired.

You have to have good reason to get full custody....
Is mother Unfit? Does she do drugs? Has she ever been convicted of using/selling drugs?
Does she bring many men to the house for sex?
Is she on welfare?
Is she living with other people?
Is there physical abuse on your child? Mental abuse?
Is child emotionally unstable? Is mother? Can you prove it?
Does she leave child unattended?
Has she denied you continuously to visit with the child?
There are many more, and it takes more than one thing to get custody.

You may be able to get a restraining order on her, but remember she still has the right to see the child- even if it is supervised visitation. Yes, serve her. You have to by law. You have to petition for a restraining order, serve her, then go to court. Costs differ, so check with the local court house, and an attorney. You will have to petition for custody in the county where the child resides.