Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Could it be considered kid knapping if a woman that is 8 weeks pregnant leaves her abusive husband.


Asked on 8/16/09, 1:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

No it could not be considered kidnapping. The only legal issue that may arise is what happens once the child is born; and that would be a family law question.

If the husband is abusive, you should leave him now and seek a dissolution of marriage if you do not think the marriage can be salvaged in a way that you will feel safe and secure.

The custody rights of the child would have to be decided during the dissolution of marriage proceedings.

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Answered on 8/16/09, 10:53 pm


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