Q: Can I move out of the state with my children before filing for divorce from their abusive father?
I left him for the last time 3 weeks ago. He was arrested in January on a DV charge, a misdemeanor and 2 felony possession charges. I had a no contact order but agreed to have it lifted because he promised to change, but nothing has changed and he's been engaging in reckless and irresponsible activity in violation of his bond conditions.
I have not allowed any contact since leaving again. I'm afraid to have the kids around him at all. He's been abusive in front of them and although they're just babies, the doctor recommended our 15 month old be seen by a child psychologist as she shows signs of mental trauma.
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Contact a domestic attorney. Reinstitute the no contact FIRST. Talk to him or her about divorce paperwork, too, unless some reason for NOT getting rid of this useless human from all of your lives. This may be filed later, just before you leave town (hopefully when he is fored to get out or go to jail). Then, get out of the state.
You don't want to be arguing child custody or visitation issues here, and maybe have to travel back and forth.
If you don't know anyone, call Shawna Woods, 678-762-3359. She can handle or refer you to someone.
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