Chapter 14 - The Judge Grants Me Temporary Protective Custody Orders
The preliminary family court hearing took place inside a packed courtroom on the top floor of the Daley Center.
Judge Sterling presided over the bench with stern, unyielding judicial authority, reviewing our counter-motions.
Luca sat across the aisle in a tailored charcoal suit, his eyes fixed on me with a mixture of regret and determination.
His lead attorney argued passionately for immediate weekend visitation rights, citing paternal constitutional interests.
Victoria stood up smoothly, adjusting her blazer before presenting our emergency medical and psychological affidavits.
“Your Honor, the petitioner abandoned the respondent during her vulnerable prenatal period and denied her financial support,” Victoria stated.
Judge Sterling nodded slowly, reviewing the signed medical declarations proving Luca’s past emotional withdrawal.
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“Temporary primary physical and legal custody remains solely with the mother, Nia Carter,” Judge Sterling ruled firmly.
Gavel banged down sharply, denying Luca’s emergency visitation motion and granting us temporary protective orders.
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