The judge dealt first with the orders the family court could make that morning. “The petitioner’s request for a protective order against Ms. Green is denied. The recording shows Ms. Green used proportionate force to escape Mr. Green’s unlawful restraint.” He granted my cross-petition on a temporary basis. I received temporary sole legal and physical custody of Lily. Julian’s contact was suspended pending a risk assessment and another hearing. The judge made clear that an emergency divorce proceeding did not terminate parental rights. Our address would remain confidential. If exchanges were later approved, they would take place under professional supervision. The court continued the asset-restraint order, suspended Julian’s authority over the trust, and appointed a receiver to trace a

