I'm in Illinois and am experiencing the following situation. My spouse has been issued an emergency order of protection against me as a result of an argument we had several weeks ago. The twist is that I made a statement where I expressed a desire for her to leave our home and did not touch her. Two of our children became upset because we were arguing. Later that evening everyone went to bed, got up and went about their normal routine. It was two days after the argument that she took the children from our home and received the EOP.
I have been to court twice in an attempt to respond to her allegations however the judge has allowed a continuance (I have retained an attorney and she has not been able to do so) and refused to even let me respond to allegations made concerning abuse of the children. The most recent hearing resulted in my being allowed to call my children every week night and see them this weekend only. A third hearing is scheduled for next week.
I am an active member in the lives of my children. I participate in school events, sit on two committees for the parent organization, regularly attend parent/teacher conferences (which my spouse has not done) and have never physically abused my children.
What I'm concerned about is the justification for not allowing me to respond to the child abuse allegations and only allowing my spouse's testimony as the basis for any decision regarding visitation (which is supervised). Any advice?
I have been to court twice in an attempt to respond to her allegations however the judge has allowed a continuance (I have retained an attorney and she has not been able to do so) and refused to even let me respond to allegations made concerning abuse of the children. The most recent hearing resulted in my being allowed to call my children every week night and see them this weekend only. A third hearing is scheduled for next week.
I am an active member in the lives of my children. I participate in school events, sit on two committees for the parent organization, regularly attend parent/teacher conferences (which my spouse has not done) and have never physically abused my children.
What I'm concerned about is the justification for not allowing me to respond to the child abuse allegations and only allowing my spouse's testimony as the basis for any decision regarding visitation (which is supervised). Any advice?
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