What books and legal documents (maybe websites) are best to study about filing for custody modification?

I am so sorry to learn that your children are being harmed. It is good to learn that you seek to study matters for yourself. I suggest the MN...

I have been charged with fifth degree assault I am a nurse all I did was slap my son for calling me filthy names once open hand

This post is duplicative: See prior response. You ought not post such detail on a public website. Tricia Dwyer Esq.

Charged fifth degree assault for slapping son open hand for discipline

I urge you to confer privately with your own attorney and not post details on a public website. Tricia Dwyer Esq.

Will anyone actually read and take into consideration the answers I've given in the Affidavit ....To Establish Custody/Parenting

Human beings do indeed read such Affidavits and content will be a consideration (of varying weight) in the ultimate decision. Tricia Dwyer Esq.

Do I have to mediate before filing a custody motion? Or does the court order us to mediate on the first court date?

First, mediation is not mandated when a party claims there has been domestic abuse. Fuller details would need to be known and I urge you to confer...

What happens to a petioner for violating ofp

Post is not entirely clear, but the respondent is the 'subject' of the court orders and the petitioner is the 'object', i.e., protected person....

Defenses in a Criminal Sexual Case in Minnesota

The issues appear to be multiple. Generally, mistake as to the age of a minor is not a defense but will be a consideration in outcome. If you face...

Am I being charged with the appropriate crime? seems more like aiding and abetting to me

First, I urge you not to post such details on a public website. I urge you to secure an experienced attorney at this time so she can begin to...

Often court dates may be rescheduled, but not always. I urge you to speak privately with your attorney and she will advise you in great detail....

Civil demand fine. Does it go to my social security number or any record that might show up?

It makes sense that you feel ashamed of what you've done, but I urge you to get it resolved and to move forward in your life. I urge you to confer...