What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
I have been married for 7 years. My husband is an alcoholic and abusive. We also have 3 kids. My family lives in Wisconsin, we currently reside in New York. My mother is unable to help me out of this situation and I cannot go to a womens shelter because there is no proof of his ways. Everytime he got abusive he would disconnect the phones when I would try and call for help.
I have a friend that lives in Texas that is willing to help me move myself and the kids out there. In order to do this I would have to leave while he is at work. Otherwise I doubt I would get out alive or with my children.
Basically last time I got him to leave for a while, I called the police and explained the situation. They essentially told me that if I pack my children up and leave, then file for custody in another state, I would be fine. That possession is 9/10ths of the law. (technically neither of us have physical placement)
How true is this? Can someone point me in the correct direction? The area I live in charges for consultations and I cannot pay without him knowing.
Thank you in advance!
I have been married for 7 years. My husband is an alcoholic and abusive. We also have 3 kids. My family lives in Wisconsin, we currently reside in New York. My mother is unable to help me out of this situation and I cannot go to a womens shelter because there is no proof of his ways. Everytime he got abusive he would disconnect the phones when I would try and call for help.
I have a friend that lives in Texas that is willing to help me move myself and the kids out there. In order to do this I would have to leave while he is at work. Otherwise I doubt I would get out alive or with my children.
Basically last time I got him to leave for a while, I called the police and explained the situation. They essentially told me that if I pack my children up and leave, then file for custody in another state, I would be fine. That possession is 9/10ths of the law. (technically neither of us have physical placement)
How true is this? Can someone point me in the correct direction? The area I live in charges for consultations and I cannot pay without him knowing.
Thank you in advance!