The Nuclear Weapon Of Divorce: Orders Of Protection

Last week, Cordell & Cordell principal partner Joe Cordell fielded questions from callers on the Charlie Brennan Show on KMOX NewsRadio in St. Louis. One of the questions concerned orders of protection. A caller described how when he started the divorce process his attorney warned him that his wife could …

Can My Ex Prevent Me From Attending My Son’s Practices?

Question: My ex recently berated me for attending my son’s soccer practice and told me that if I didn’t leave she would get a restraining order against me for infringing on her parenting time. (She has the kids 70 percent of the time.) Can she prevent me from attending my son’s …

Kids Punished with Spanking and Belt While with My Ex – Can I Get Custody?

Question: When my kids were over for spring break, they told me that their grandfather as well as my ex-wife’s boyfriend used spanking and punishment with a belt. I am against this and am worried for their safety. Are these actions enough to take my ex back to court for …

Ex Trying To Get Me To Violate Restraining Order

Question: My ex-wife filed an ex parte against me as a strategic move to try and get me to pay more child support in exchange for her dropping the motion. I am still allowed to exercise parenting time, but I cannot come within 100 feet of my ex-wife. However, when …

Attending High School Graduation If Ex-Wife Will Be There

Question: Years ago a restraining order preventing me from being near my ex-wife was dismissed, though I have continued to stay away from her since. My child is graduating high school and I would like to attend since the graduation ceremony is open to the public. Can I attend my …

How To Remove A Restraining Order Without An Attorney

Question: I need to have a restraining order removed that was placed against me, but I cannot afford an attorney. I was told I could write a letter to the judge to get the order removed, but I’m unsure what to include in this letter. How can I have a …

Can You Make A Temporary Restraining Order Permanent?

Question: My temporary restraining order against my ex-wife for domestic violence is about to expire. My child is scared to death to go back to living with her mom because of her abusive tendencies. How can I make a temporary restraining order permanent to ensure my child continues to live …

Fighting A Temporary Restraining Order Obtained Ex Parte

Question: My ex-wife successfully filed a temporary restraining order against me while I was out of town and the children were with her during her parenting time. Even though I am the custodial parent she claimed “abandonment” because I went on vacation and filed for primary custody of the kids. …

Parenting Time When Your Ex Has A Restraining Order

Question: I have a restraining order against me that says I am to have no contact with my ex-wife, so how does this affect my parenting time with my children? There is a parenting plan in place with specific times for me to see my children, but our visitation exchange …

Can I Move Back Into The Marital Home Once My Restraining Order Is Lifted?

Question: I recently had a Restraining Order placed against me, which excluded me from the marital home, but I have completed it and want to move back into the house. My wife says she is not ready for me to move back in, and if I do, she will move …