My ex is here illegally and wants the court to prevent me from discussing it as part of the court proceedings for a custody

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   Martha Bronson

   Tracy Family Law Attorney

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   Answered January 28, 2013 22:08. If you have a genuine concern over the ex fleeing with your child, the time to bring it up was at the hearing where she presented a valid passport. In usual case where fleeing is an immediate issue, the recourse is a TRO prohibiting the act. is not clear where you are procedurally - is a hearing set and you still have time to file a responsive declaration - in which event you artfully bring up your flee ing concerns without making it appear your are raising it just to make her look bad and for you to get an advantage..did she threaten to leave country? If so include that nformation and any other that evidences likelyihood of fleeing - e.g. she has no family, no friends here and no job, etc. In answer to whether she can prevent you from discussing your concern about fleeing, it is relevant and thus would something the court should hear - so if you still have time to file responsive declaration it should be carefully included. These are extremely delicate matters and they need to be addressed with great care, both in your written response and at hearing. You are best off obtaining legal counsel to help you with filing your response and representing you at hearing. Of course there are never any guarantees, but with legal counsel counsel your chances of success are increased . Best of f Luck!

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   Edna Straus

   San Juan Capistrano Family Law Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 11:59. If either of you thinks the INS will deport her due to this arising in Family Court, the answer is no. (If she married a citizen she is eligible for citizenship. Why wasn't this done?)
   
   Bottom line no court order will stop bad behavior-- it can only make is harder or make the person subjected to it angrier.
   
   Yes, I know this isn't fair.Family Court isn't fair.

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   Stephen CohenPro

   Los Angeles Family Law Attorney

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   Answered January 29, 2013 19:20. File for the Divorce and get the restraining order!

   My name is Stephen R. Cohen and I have practiced over 38 years and can be reached at 213-819-1171. I practiced... moreMy name is Stephen R. Cohen and I have practiced over 38 years and can be reached at 213-819-1171. I practiced mainly in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. I am not seeking clients from existing relationships with other attorneys, and give only limited advise over the phone (the phone is primarily used to set appointments), these services do not create an attorney client relationship. I apologize for mispelling< as I am a lousy typist, My answers may offend as I do not believe in pulling punches or sugar coating the truth. Further regarding courts in other states my opinions are largely based on logic and what I think is the modern trend which is to consider the needs of the child. less

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