Motions in Limine

You could file a motion in limine but you may be giving this issue more importance than it appears to need by bringing it up on multiple occasions. If this is not an issue any many professionals have said this is not an issue. It may be more helpful for you to refute the allegation than to try to stop it from being brought up. I cannot properly advise you regarding this issue without reviewing all the facts of your case.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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My ex has recently been accused of injuring my daughter when they were in his custody. Child Protective Services was notified. He has a history of domestic abuse with me (and in front of the minors). This allegedly took place while they were in his custody before he voluntarily returned them to me. Because he lives in a another state, Meck. County had to get an “assist” to go interview him. As I assumed, he denied the charge although he admitted it to me. But, in retaliation, he made a claim that I am a prescription drug abuser. I am, in fact, a chronic pain patient in a ligitimate program for which I have been followed for 10-12 years. I am well documented, take all the proper tests (blood, urine, etc.), follow the contract rules, have pharmacy and pill counts, etc. Same meds all these years. Everything is above board. My doctors are going to write letters to this effect. I have even been evaluated by psychiatry who says he does not feel this is an issue. Child Protective Services is settled with this.

Here is my question: Can I file a Motion in Limine that this evidence not even be presented as I feel it would be prejudicial. Or, at least, could I object to this being prejudicial or is there some other appropriate “objection” I could present at trial. Obviously, I am “pro se”. He has even told the children that I have this “problem” and shared it with his family as well.

Help!