What should you do if you feel the other parent of your children is not stable enough to be left alone with your children? This is always a problem, especially if the other party involved denies it or refuses to cooperate with any evaluation or testing.
This child’s safety should be your priority. Lambert Law will help with that priority.
Some behaviors that would be of concern would include:
- Talking in a bizarre or dangerous manner
- Physical violence
- Sexual abuse
- Abuse of drugs or alcohol
- Neglect of a child
- Disruptive or aggressive behavior in a public place
- Removed from reality
If you are concerned about your children with you ex you need to file a motion with the court for a Rule 35 Mental Evaluation. The motion has to be supported by at least one affidavit from someone having personal knowledge of facts which would indicate that such an evaluation is needed.
The court can require that one of both parents undergo psychological testing or a psychiatric evaluation if emotional or psychiatric disorder of a parent is alleged.
After a dissolution petition has been filed, but before a decree of dissolution has been granted, a Temporary Parenting Plan is usually adopted and enforced by the court.
For help filing any petition and obtaining not only a Dissolution Decree but also a Parenting Plan that you feel gives your children a safe environment, call Lambert Law.
For any concerns dealing with legal divorces or annulments, contact Lambert Law in Vancouver, WA. They know the law and have your best interest at heart. Call 360-737-1473.
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