Yes, it's a real thing and yes they can take your kids. ...

No, you have to be served. I doubt they have standing to sue you for custody. .

Your girlfriend needs to get a consultation with a lawyer. If there is no current case that addresses custody, parenting time and child support...

Once the DVO expires, you can reclaim any firearms you surrendered to the sheriff and/or purchase firearms.

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If it is a criminal case there will be a warrant for your arrest. .

You need to work it out with CPS. .

He can certainly file his motions and go to court. Your partner needs to stay away from your kids. Obviously he shouldn't be driving them...

He needs to buy her a new phone and avoid a legal problem. Probably needs domestic violence classes as well.

No. Theoretically you both have custody. However your approach will make a judge angry. Settle the divorce first before fleeing.

If you can't urinate it will be recorded as positive, which you were told. ...