Restraining Orders and Court and Judges. . . . Oh My

In two hours I will be standing in front of a Judge at the Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA. Moira will have spent two hours in the car, probably coming down last night, staying in a hotel to make the 9AM court time.

As usual, I am full of surprises. Whereas she thinks this is a simple address change for an existing restraining order, I have much more in mind. So much so, that I will ask for a continuance. I was served with papers regarding this court date less than two weeks ago. Recently I was given the advice to get counsel to represent my interests in this matter.

There are other issues (that I am not prepared to discuss at this time) that require the help of a lawyer. I hope the Judge will grant the continuance and allow me to present all issues at the same time. There has been a significant change in circumstance with Moira moving an hour and a half away and as I said my needs will be better met with legal counsel.

I find it humorous that Moira thinks her fight is over, when in fact it hasn't even begun. There is a method to my madness. . . even if I don't know what it is. :-)

What she doesn't know, is that now with over a month of no drugs I am prepared to do whatever it takes to get overnight weekend visitations with my kids. I have an appointment with the drug evaluator Tuesday. He is sympathetic to my cause and has agreed to do the evaluation for free. He also said he would put me in touch with a lawyer that will work pro bono.

Perhaps the tides are changing. . . wouldn't that be nice.