momdog8, Some words of encouragement for you in the Lord... Just keep in mind these words of truth... "If the Lord leads to it, then the Lord will lead you through it" not my quote, but there is so much truth in this one little quote. It may be the Lord is bringing you through something that needs to be healed & make whole. I don't know the magnitude of what you and your family are dealing with, in regards to the court etc.. but I can see by the tone of your post, that this is a desperate situation that is causing a lot of stress and turmoil in your family's life. I don't know where your relationship with the Lord is? The most important step you can take at this very moment, is to completely surrender your life to the Lord & this entire situation you & your family are dealing with. If you have received the Lord as your "Lord and Savior & have surrender your life to Him, then this is the very foundation that is crucial in living a life of victory and peace.
Lord Jesus, I lift up momdog8 & her family to you in prayer.. Lord, even though there may have been some mistakes made that this precious family is dealing with the consequences of, Lord, you are a God of mercy & peace, and our Great defender in times of need. Give momdog8 the eyes of understanding to see things through the lens of truth. Walk this family through this storm as they keep their eyes fixed upon you. In You Lord there is forgiveness, redemption, mercy of hope. May this ultimately bring this family closer to You Lord, as You are able to make all things work together for good to those who love you. (Romans 8:28) In Jesus name..