Type of Case: Ex Parte Emergency Custody Order
Case Result: Awarded Ex Parte Emergency Custody
County: Randolph County
Our Greensboro family law team represented a mother living in Iowa but whose daughter lived with the father in Randolph County. Her 15-year-old daughter had reached out to her for help because the father was physically abusing her. The father had cut the daughter off from communication with the outside world, and they lived in a very secluded house away from other people.
Acting Quickly to Draft the Emergency Custody Motion
The mother knew she needed to secure legal counsel right away to get her daughter out of this situation as quickly as possible. So, she contacted our Greensboro family law team for help with an emergency custody order.
Our team had very little time to prepare for this hearing, as they only had about a day and a half to get all of the paperwork and pleadings drafted. These pleadings needed to be immaculate to ensure that her client secured ex parte emergency custody. For the hearing, the mother drove down from Iowa and testified briefly, ex parte in front of the judge.
Emergency Custody Order Signed
At the end of the hearing, the judge signed the order granting the ex parte custody motion. It was the most wonderful and relieving feeling to know that this young girl was finally getting out of a bad situation.
The mother was overcome with joy and relief knowing that she could safely help her daughter out of the situation. She no longer has to worry about the physical and mental safety of her daughter.
One of the advantages our client had in this particular situation was the strong, loving bond she shared with her daughter. The mother lived states away, but she kept a close bond with her daughter, and it showed.
Contact an Experienced Family Law Attorney Today
If you find yourself in a similar situation, contact an attorney experienced in ex parte emergency custody orders. An experienced attorney can help you draft an emergency custody motion and gather the right evidence to back up your case.
For legal counsel in the NC Piedmont Triad, contact our Dummit Fradin child custody attorneys today. We have offices in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point.