Legal Question in Family Law in California

My boyfriend and I have a 9 month old baby and we live together he is very controlling and aggressive toward me wether the baby is in my arms or in the same room or not he has threatened to kill me and hit me various times his jealousy and anger are out of control he has pushed shoved grabbed and yelled at me he comes at me and calls me names when he is nose to nose with me i want to know how to leave him and have legal and sole custody of my son


Asked on 9/17/11, 1:52 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You should immediately contact a battered women's shelter and the police to protect you and your baby.

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Answered on 9/17/11, 8:43 pm

I agree with Ms. Kock, and would add that you should go down to your local family court facility and ask for help getting a domestic violence restraining order issued against him on an emergency ex parte basis.

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Answered on 9/18/11, 5:09 pm
Rhonda Ellifritz Law Offices of Rhonda Ellifritz

It does not ever get better, no matter what he promises, and people really do get killed. Protect yourself and your baby. Don't wait for the situation to change. If you need help with filling out your paperwork or knowing what forms to fill out, call me. As a victim of domestic violence myself, I am more than willing to offer my assistance to help others out of that situation. Be safe!!

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Answered on 9/19/11, 12:07 pm


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