What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I am a resident of NY, but have been living in Singapore for 10 months.
My husband and I have been having horrible marital problems for the past 5 years. The last year has been the worst. He abandoned me and the kids only weeks after arriving in Singapore. At the time my twins were only 1 year and my eldest 3 years. I have endured a lot by myself with 3 kids. He has his own place but comes and goes as he pleases. He continues to harass me every chance he gets and abuse me in many ways. I told him I was going back to the States because my physical and mental health have declined and I can't no longer tolerate being alone and without any emotional support. I told him I was going to get the emotional support I needed at this time from my mother. I also told him I would speak to landlord and tell him that in order not to lose our deposit and other fees that I would be willing to stay until he found a new tenant. I also spoke to my daughter's school and told them that I plan to move to the states but did not want to lose the $10,000 for her tuition. They said I would not lose all but a portion for withdrawal. My husband wrote to landlord told him he did not authorize me to break lease. Prohibited me from withdrawing daughter from school. Told me I could not leave until the end of 2010 and is now withholding my passport and that of my kids. I am in a country where women rights are minimal. What do I do? I know the US embassy will probably tell me I need the consent of the father to obtain passport for my babies. Please help me.
My husband and I have been having horrible marital problems for the past 5 years. The last year has been the worst. He abandoned me and the kids only weeks after arriving in Singapore. At the time my twins were only 1 year and my eldest 3 years. I have endured a lot by myself with 3 kids. He has his own place but comes and goes as he pleases. He continues to harass me every chance he gets and abuse me in many ways. I told him I was going back to the States because my physical and mental health have declined and I can't no longer tolerate being alone and without any emotional support. I told him I was going to get the emotional support I needed at this time from my mother. I also told him I would speak to landlord and tell him that in order not to lose our deposit and other fees that I would be willing to stay until he found a new tenant. I also spoke to my daughter's school and told them that I plan to move to the states but did not want to lose the $10,000 for her tuition. They said I would not lose all but a portion for withdrawal. My husband wrote to landlord told him he did not authorize me to break lease. Prohibited me from withdrawing daughter from school. Told me I could not leave until the end of 2010 and is now withholding my passport and that of my kids. I am in a country where women rights are minimal. What do I do? I know the US embassy will probably tell me I need the consent of the father to obtain passport for my babies. Please help me.