awholenewworld Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 My stbxh won't leave "his house." But while he's here, he antagonizes the children, he just busted a door down because one wanted to be left alone, and he refuses to leave anyone alone. What are my rights? Can I get a restraining order so he has to stay away? He's hit our other son before, dcf has been here, no charges pressed (because I'm a sucker). Do I have any rights? Or do I have to wait out a divorce? I have not where to go. He does have places he can go, he just chooses to stay here and antagonize everyone. It's a power game for him. I just want peace. What can I do?
bentleychic Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 I think if you/the kids feel threatened, you need to call the cops to the house and inquire to them whether or not it's possible to get a restraining order against him. You absolutely CAN get a restraining order while married, but I'm not sure how much proof of feeling threatened that you need to show. It cannot hurt to have the cops pay you a visit to talk to them and get it on the records, at least.
dumped2013 Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 If you have a car you should leave and go somewhere tonight. Anywhere. We don't want to read about you online tomorrow. Then tomorrow go to the police.
d0nnivain Posted December 26, 2013 Posted December 26, 2013 Yes you can get a restraining order. Go to your local courthouse. The family law section will have a pamphlet explaining the process & your rights. Exercise them. Busting doors & hitting your kids is the whole reason they have restraining orders.
Author awholenewworld Posted December 27, 2013 Author Posted December 27, 2013 That's what I'm going to do tomorrow morning. I wasn't able to do it today as I was very occupied with something that came up with one of my kids. Tomorrow I will take my happy butt down to the court house and protect my family. 1
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