domestic violence/leaving the state with children?

I want to leave my abusive husband without him knowing....of course until Im gone. My question is this. Can I leave the state of New Mexico with my children without braking the law?

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by layla72372:
[b]I want to leave my abusive husband without him knowing....of course until Im gone. My question is this. Can I leave the state of New Mexico with my children without braking the law?[/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

If you are in immediate danger of physical harm, you can obtain an Order of Protection to have him booted out, right now. If he communicates with you, comes back to the home, calls you or harrasses you, he'll be arrested. Then, file for divorce.

Insofar as breaking the law, as you ask, and to do what you want, then yes, you would be, because every parent has a right to know where their children are:

New Mexico Statute 40-4-9.1.
"(a) if either parent plans to change his home city or state of residence, he shall provide to the other parent thirty days notice in writing stating the date and destination of move."

This is only a small part of the New Mexico Statute, and I would suggest you get an attorney for:

1. The Order of Protection (Restraining Order);

2. The divorce;

3. For guidence in moving with your children in the meantime.

IAAL



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So if I leave a note telling him where I am with the children I can't get into trouble?