BEST PRACTICES WHEN LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP greenlawcorp.com
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BEST PRACTICES WHEN LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
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If you are in a volatile relationship, your utmost priority is to get yourself and your kids to
safety. Research demonstrates that the most dangerous point
occurs when the battered spouse makes the decision to finally
abandon the relationship.
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If you have time to plan, start placing cash, clothes, and other important items, including:
• Your credit cards and checkbook• Social security cards• Birth certificates• Copies of deeds, leases, and insurance policies• Evidence of revenue, including pay stubs or W-2 records• Any paperwork or photos that prove past abuse, for instance police reports or medical documents
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In addition to making sure that you’ve got sleeping arrangements at a hotel, a shelter, or the home
of a friend that the abuser doesn’t know, make sure to
record every incident of emotional or physical abuse in you or your
child’s experiences.
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Note the date, time, and exactly what transpired for each and
every incident, whether it involves you or your children. It’s also a good to compose a list of
safe people to contact.
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Memorize the phone numbers of people or places to call for help. Keep petty cash and funds with
you at all times.
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Set up a code word with family and friends should you need to call them for help without attracting the
attention of the abuser. If you must leave promptly.“
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If you must get away from your home quickly, go straight to court
for a protective order that will require the abuser to stay clear of you. If you have children, be sure the judge gives you custody so as to avoid accusations of kidnapping
in the future.
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It could be necessary to hire a lawyer at this point. Legal
assistance may be provided for individuals who can’t afford it. Shelters frequently have staff
and means to assist you to fight domestic violence.
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CONTACT PREMIER LOS ANGELES DIVORCE ATTORNEY
Should you need our assistance in Los Angeles, Ventura or Orange County call attorney Charles M. Green at 213 387-
4508 for a consultation appointment at our Los Angeles Mid Wilshire offices.
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