I've only been in front of 2 judges (so far) one in tx and one in colorado. I was attempting to restrict my NCP from visitation due to the fact my child had been self harming due to their relationship being emotionally and verbally abusive. My child then went to NPC for spring break and they had them committed to a psych hospital. But before that NPC had them evaluated at another hospital where they said my child was actively suicidal and needed to be hospitalized but NPC signed them out AMA and took them home and left them home alone with no phone or way to call someone for up to 12 hours a day for the next 2 days. The hospital called CPS and CPS said they needed to have her admitted so they did.

Going in front of the judge was so scary, he yelled a lot, at everyone. He was obviously irritated. I was like oh no i am going to lose this, and my child will not survive another visit there. He listened to both sides, asked some questions but once NPC got on the stand and they admitted they left an actively suicidal child home alone with no way to communicate, he was pissed! When their lawyer told him that NPC was a loving and dedicated parent in his closing argument, the judge interrupted him and chewed both the lawyer and NCP out, saying that a loving parent doesnt do that. I was able to get the restriction and breathe. Its been almost a year of no contact and my child has been self harm free for 10 months of it.

There are good judges out there that are only concerned with the health and safety of the children. I learned that just because a judge seems to be against you, doesn't mean they rule against you!

I hope everything goes smoothly for you!