Emergency Custody Filing Steps

Summary

In Oregon, you can file for an emergency custody order if a childs safety is at risk due to a parents behavior. Document all incidents, gather evidence like police reports, and consult a family law attorney for guidance. For harassment, keep records of unwanted calls and messages, file a police report, and consider seeking a restraining order.

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Sadie English
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My husband and I have */* custody of my step son. We get him every weekend while his mother has him during the week. His mother has a drinking problem that is becoming a safety issue. My step son’s mother just got a DUI charge and has had the police involved in multiple issues due to her drinking. My step son has been crying and begging not to go to his moms due to her drinking and yelling at him. She drives other cars instead of the car that has the court ordered blow machine device which is illegal. His step mother has been too drunk to pick up my step son during our scheduled transition times when we drop my step son off to be back in her care on Sundays at *:00pm. Instead she sends someone to pick him up so I decided to keep him instead of dropping him off due to safety concerns. Is this a probable cause to file an immediate danger?
Hi Sadie, it sounds like a very concerning situation. In Washington, you can file for an emergency custody order if there is immediate danger to the child's safety. Here are some steps to consider:
- Document all incidents involving the mother's drinking and any unsafe behavior.
- Collect any police reports or other evidence related to her DUI and other incidents.
- Consider speaking to a lawyer who specializes in family law to assist with filing the emergency custody order.
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Reason: My husband and I have */* custody of my stepson. His mother, who has a drinking problem, recently got a DUI and has had multiple police incidents. My stepson is scared to go to her due to her behavior. I kept my stepson due to safety concerns.
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How to file an immediate danger
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It looks like you have a strong case for an immediate danger filing given the circumstances. To proceed, you'll need to file a motion for an emergency custody order in the family court.
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Can I file harassment if my step sons mother is now calling my phone nonstop and calling me names like slut and whore
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Hi Sadie, in Washington, harassment laws allow you to seek protection if someone is engaging in a pattern of unwanted and distressing behavior. Here are your options:
- Keep records of all calls and messages.
- File a police report for harassment.
- Seek a restraining order or anti-harassment order in court.
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