by ThunderHorse » Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:28 pm
To Elvio,
I am sorry for your difficulties.
Unfortunately, there are a few spouses who will make up false charges, and who will be convincing enough to cause problems with the police, and the courts.
You do not mention attorneys and expert witnesses. You might ask your attorney about the expenses for expert witnesses. What types of expert witnesses might be helpful in court? Are there any neighbors or relatives who can testify about the issues in your case? Lining up experts, and getting interview appointments, takes time. Even if you are sure you wife will not see an expert counselor, her refusal to see an expert counselor,may be a helpful fact in your case.
Are there any types of protective orders that might be helpful to avoid your spouse from filing more false charges in the future? How much would these orders cost?
Are there any spousal abuse agencies in your jurisdiction, which might provide assistance to you, at reduced rates? It would seem that bearing false witness to create a false arrest, is a type of spousal abuse.
Part of mental illness, bipolar included, is the resistance to accept counseling or prescription trials.
What types of counseling have you suggested, and have you interviewed any therapists for her?
Have you offered to go together with her, for a trial appointment?
Helping your wife talk things out may be helpful. There is a thread under Communications titled "Listening Strategies for Men"
What suggestions have been made by attorneys? Criminal attorneys and Domestic Relations Attorneys may have different perspectives on problem solving for you.
Mental Health coverage is supposed to be an objective the ACA, Affordable Care Act.
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