abused and leaving state?

[ellaine]

What is the name of your state? TX
I am trying to find out what my rights are, long story short I live with a abusive husband and have finally decided to leave. I have decided to leave the state to live with my family but don't know if he can charge me with kidnapping my daughter. I have him on tape threating to kill me and am confused whether I should take it to the police or just run. I have called the legal hotlines in Texas and from what i'm being told he has just as much right as I do even though he is abusive. Does anyone have advice on how I can do this?

 

[valk]

I am not a lawyer but have been through the same thing, i called legal advice and they told me that as long as you are not divorced and just leave, you have every right to have your child with you.
I left without my kids cause i was afraid of being arrested for that too, but they advised me that if there were no legal procedures yet, i could take my kids wherever i wanted too.
That is the information i got anyways, hope it helps.

 

[ellaine]

that is what I have been told too but don't know what will happen if he files for divorce first. I don't want him to file for temporary custody and then I have to bring her back.

 

[valk]

Ok, this is coming from one mother to another who has faced this situation.
This is a legal forum, but if you want to email me, i will be happy to tell you my situation and what i did, maybe that will help.
pricessv@email.com
I know the scare of an abusive husband.

 

[valk]

I am sorry i miss printed my email
it is princessv@email.com