The Court Deems Just

Mother as protected party 

harassment, abuse,

presence of the children. 

 

A binge drinker

passed out.

Son crying in bath.

 

Recklessly drives

children in the car.

 

Mother fears

her safety

daily. 

 

Nanny cam video

son pulls father’s leg.

“No Daddy! I love everyone! 

Stop! Stop!”

Daughter screaming

throws herself on floor.

 

Bruising around her neck,

police photographs.

 

Mother’s fear grows deeper

never be safe

will stop at nothing.

 

Father falsely reports

Mother led away, handcuffs,

children watching.

 

Redirected income and savings

   new car

   porn hub

   sports hub

   escort service

   package store

   pot shop

liquidated retirement.

Joint account frozen.

 

Scorched earth litigation

nothing left.

 

Child support unpaid.

The food pantry.

Moved in with friends.

Homeless, that is.

 

Health, safety, and welfare

jeopardized,

Your Honor.

 

Begin an investigation and

any other relief

The Court deems

just.