Father has time limited visitation with our son. Son does not want to spend time with him due to the awful things that happen to him at the fathers house. A judge has said if my sons therapist says it is not a good idea at this time then how do I go about getting the visits stopped without getting myself in trouble. My son suffers from PTSD. HE IS ONLY 8 and has a heart of gold. We need HELP!!
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You will have to have the therapist testify and file an emergency motion.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
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You need to pursue an emergency motion to suspend the father's time-sharing. I agree with Mr. Smitten that you would likely need to have the therapist testify at the hearing.
You should retain an experienced family law attorney asap. Don't schedule this for a hearing, and then retain an attorney just before the hearing.
I practice throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area.
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Hello: I read answers provided and would add the following. Our judges are specific on what they consider as an "emergency." They consider emergency to involve imminent danger to a child. If this is the case, you can file a Motion as an emergency. If not, you simply file a Petition to Modify the time sharing/parenting time. You would get a hearing and present any evidence you have, including any expert testimony.
If my office can be of any assistance, please give us a call. Tom Rosenblum
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