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I am not sure who would serve the order here, but you can contact the Protective order Advocate at (775) 328-3468. I hope that helps. Also, make sure she keeps a journal of all his threats, contact with the ex-husband, etc. They could be of help to her in the future. I don't think she could lose custody of the child, unless the ex-husband could prove that she is not protecting her (him?).
her journal will be proof to help support that.
Is he on medication for bipolar? I ask because my "A"s giant backslide occurred after (yes after!) he was diagnosed with OCD, and was given Celexa to treat it. The Celexa excelerated his alcohol usage (and, in my opinion, mood disorders) by about 500 percent.
The psychiatrist is now interested in using his case for "statistical purposes." Like - it's no big deal the impact this has had on so many lives. When he was mixing booze and sleeping pills, I couldn't even get her to return my telephone calls, or at the very least, set an appointment to see him.