Would multiple re-straining orders that were dropped due to lack of evidence hurt a father in a child custody case?

Great question!

This is a mindset / perspective answer. By that I mean it is so, so important for you to focus on the important things in a Child Custody case. If you fight every battle or, as I like to say, swing at every pitch, you will run yourself ragged mentally and physically and be much less effective in your case.

Whether or not there were restraining orders, technically known as Protection From Abuse orders, and whether or not they were eventually dismissed will matter much less than WHAT DID OR DIDN'T HAPPEN. As you can imagine, there are violent, dangerous situations that never result in PFAs and there are lies and manipulations that result in them. Focus on the truth of what actually happened, not the paperwork that got shuffled around.

You'll need a lawyer to help you present this information to the Court effectively. So do what it takes to put your Child Custody team together and be effective for your family!

Please click Best Answer if you found this helpful. Thanks again for reading. ~SW, Foxtrot

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