Getting away from abuse?

by **arvad** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:15 am

This questions are for my sister in law. She is been abused by her husband
& she wants to get out. She has 2 small girls & would like some advise as
to how go about getting out with her 2 young daughters. She is alone in
Houston all her family is here in CA & she wants to come out here to be with
her family. Her husband has threaten to put her in jail if she leaves with
her daughters. What are her options?

by **beacher** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:16 am

have her call the National Abuse Hotline 1?800?799?SAFE(7233).

they can get her & her children to the nearest shelter. they will help her get away from her abuser.

by **iden** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:18 am

Assuming, this is the truth, first and for most she needs legal counseling. Keep in mind the courts number one concern will be what is in the best interest of the children. If this is a clear case of abuse the courts should see her favorable for custody. It depends on the circumstances. There is no easy way to just grab the kids.and leave the state without legal ramifications. Plain and simple she needs to follow the directions of the attorney and state. This is tragic ! She needs to speak up ! Do not sit alone in fear and not talk about it, its the secrets that kill and keep people sick. Sitting behind closed doors will only make it worse. In most community's there are resources for abused women and children. Pick up the phone, make calls find out how,where, and when. May God bless your family.

by **anglesey34** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:21 am

If he's abusing her she should call the cops, document the abuse and get out of there as soon as she can. She needs to know that when she leaves she will be in the most dangerous time of the marriage. Hopefully he'll go to jail and she can get out while he's locked up. I sure hope she is documenting the abuse with pictures and notes.

by **voliny13** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:35 am

She is free to pack her bags and the kids and drive/fly to CA. Her husband has not legal way of stopping her. He can threaten anything he wants, but it's not illegal to take your kids to "visit family" in another state.

I can't believe she believes he has the power to do this..

by **link** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:38 am

Have her start here Houston abuse hot line.....713.528.2121...they can help her. She could call an lawyer for free legal advice also. Or contact the local police dept by going in to talk to someone about how to get away. DO IT NOW!!! IF HE DOES THIS TO HIS WIFE, HE WILL TURN ON THE KIDS.

Advertisments:

Sponsor Links: