I have an upcoming restraining order hearing against my ex (my son’s father) for stalking and harassment. Should I send a letter to the judge and cc his attorney to inform them about his lawyer’s misrepresentation of facts and how the child custody agreement was prepared in a way that encouraged more harassment? I don’t know if it’ll help, but I’m thinking about doing it. Any thoughts on how I should handle this situation?
Honestly, I wouldn’t waste time on a letter like that. The court will care more about facts than personal opinions about the attorney. Stick to what you can prove and focus on the current issue. If the lawyer messed up, you can point that out at the hearing with evidence. Don’t make it about them, make it about the facts.
It’s tempting to go after the attorney, but I think you should file a motion to strike any inaccurate claims instead of just writing a letter. That way, you can formally challenge the evidence being used against you.
I get the frustration, but just focusing on your new TRO will be the best move. If the attorney is lying about the call logs, you can use the transcript or call records to set the record straight. Keep it simple and stick to the facts!
Don’t get bogged down in the past. If your ex is harassing you now, focus on proving that. The new TRO is about his recent behavior, so just make sure the judge sees what’s going on now.
It sounds like you have the proof to back up your case, so I’d stick with that. If the attorney’s making false claims, that’s something you can address during the hearing. But yeah, no need to add more drama with a letter.