What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri/Colorado
I'm posting this for my sister who does not have access to a computer at this time. Will try to keep emotion out and just stick to the facts. She resides in Missouri.
Her marriage has been abusive for 8 years. Mostly mental abuse, destruction of property, keeps her from outside contact, no friends, no job, etc. Recently the situation has been escalating to him throwing plates at her and coming after her with raised fists.
Last week she called us upset and was locked in a bedroom. Long story short he was destroying her laptop computer and cell phone. She had hidden the guns 2 days prior due to his behavior. Police came and told her the property was marital so he was allowed, but forced her to return his guns to him. I contacted DCFS who then helped her leave the home and go with my family to Colorado as she has no family, job, or friends in Missouri.
Now that this has all blown over DCFS has discussed her coming back and going into a shelter and helping her get out of the marriage. My only question is does she have to go back to their shelter or can she not stay in Colorado and file from there? Her biggest fear is him having custody of the children. At this time she'd like supervised visits until he gets help for his drinking and temper.
DCFS is forcing him to go to alcohol testing, not sure if that helps any. Just looking for some insight so her bases are covered. Thank you.
I'm posting this for my sister who does not have access to a computer at this time. Will try to keep emotion out and just stick to the facts. She resides in Missouri.
Her marriage has been abusive for 8 years. Mostly mental abuse, destruction of property, keeps her from outside contact, no friends, no job, etc. Recently the situation has been escalating to him throwing plates at her and coming after her with raised fists.
Last week she called us upset and was locked in a bedroom. Long story short he was destroying her laptop computer and cell phone. She had hidden the guns 2 days prior due to his behavior. Police came and told her the property was marital so he was allowed, but forced her to return his guns to him. I contacted DCFS who then helped her leave the home and go with my family to Colorado as she has no family, job, or friends in Missouri.
Now that this has all blown over DCFS has discussed her coming back and going into a shelter and helping her get out of the marriage. My only question is does she have to go back to their shelter or can she not stay in Colorado and file from there? Her biggest fear is him having custody of the children. At this time she'd like supervised visits until he gets help for his drinking and temper.
DCFS is forcing him to go to alcohol testing, not sure if that helps any. Just looking for some insight so her bases are covered. Thank you.
