Taking the baby and leaving

my husband is an alcoholic and gets really angry. I have been married only 2 years and have a 4 month old. I want to leave can i take my daughter and move out of the house or will i get into trouble with the courts (is this considered kidnapping etc?)

by Rosebud 1 Post
Posted on 4/11/2008 3:29 PM

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Dear Rosebud -
Please listen - I was married to a man who battered me for over 18 years. I kept wanting to leave, but for many foolish reasons didn't. When I finally started to fear for my safety and the safety of my kids, I left. I wasted alot of time waffling. Alcoholics who drink and get angry eventually get violent too. If he hasn't struck you yet, you're lucky. Talk to the police and ask what you should do to protect yourself. He will probably drink and get very angry when you leave, so you may need to go to a safe house. Find out what your rights are. Lots of attorneys donate time to battered womens shelters. Protect yourself and your child. Get the information first, before you leave, then do whatever you must to get out now while you are able. GOOD LUCK.

by elsie 2 Posts
Posted on 4/11/2008 6:45 PM

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I agree with Mikem... get a restraining order and child protection in your county. They can probably even let you stay at a safe place till the legal part is taken care of. Just leaving may jeopardize your rights down the road. Good luck

by Tato 417 Posts
Posted on 4/11/2008 6:01 PM

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No you wont get in trouble. Leave..You dont have to stay anywhere that you dont feel safe. You can do an "Order to show cause" with the courts for custody and seperation issues. That expedites the proceedings. Dont wait. Make sure that you go someplace that you feel safe. You can never predict an alcoholics reaction.

by Lori-Woodall 762 Posts
Posted on 4/11/2008 5:02 PM

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you can't just leave without him knowing where you are and having access to his child...unless he is abusive. if you fear for you or your child, please call the police...and get a restraining order. also, please call the abuse line, in the white info box here, and talk to them, they can help with next steps and ideas.

by mikem 286 Posts
Posted on 4/11/2008 4:33 PM

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