CW needs legal help with child custody. CW has a protective order against D. It expires May 2021. CW does not know how to go about child custody due to having a protective order against D. She is aware that she has to be in communication with D for child custody, but is not sure how that would work since she has a PO against him.

I represent client in immigration removal proceedings. While she was detained proceedings were initiated against her by her abusive ex-husband who is currently in charge of their 2 sons. I do not see any legal custody determination at this point. There is currently a SAPCR pending asking for conservatorship appointed and child support from Ms. Rojas if she is deemed not to be the primary conservator. Ms Rojas has been in immigration detention since last September and was just released on 4/17/20. She has not been able to attend any settings although her abuser has. Ms.

Jaeda Daniels' Aunt Lisa Alexander was referred to Lone Star Legal for custody assistance. Lisa Alexander no longer wants to pursue guardianship of Jaeda and has sent her to live with Jaeda's brother, Justin. Justin needs assistance to get legal guardianship of Jaeda. Jaeda's mother died almost two years ago and no one has been identified as her legal guardian. Jaeda is
a 13 year old minor and currently a victim in 3 FBI child exploitation cases.

Lisa Alexander is the maternal Aunt of minor victim Jaeda Daniels. Jaeda's mother died and Jaeda came to live with her Aunt. Aunt needs assistance with court papers she has filed for conservatorship of Jaeda. She is unsure of the process and is having trouble navigating the court system. Jaeda is a Federal crime victim of child exploitation.

Antonia and Javier need assistance with custody paperwork of their 1 year old grandson. 16 year old daughter, Sophia, mother of 1 year old, is wanting to give custody to her parents. Sophia is a trafficking victim in which the FBI investigated and eventually the subject was prosecuted and convicted of trafficking. I'm not sure if the proper wording is conservatorship, custody or guardianship.

Case is domestic violence- CW is still getting contact from D and his family despite the EPO in place. I've advised her to report the unwanted contact to the jail and she can file a police report for the family contact. She also is having custody issues with her ex (not the D) whom took their child after this incident and is now filing custody proceedings to keep the child. CW needs legal advice/assistance.

Client is seeking assistance in obtaining sole custody with supervised visitation for her 3 children. Last abuse was 9/2019 when adverse party threatened to kill client. There is currently a protective order in place that includes the children There has been history of DV prior to the last incident.

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