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      Roseycheeks
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      Hi,

      I want to leave my emotionally and to some extent physically abuse husband… but he won’t let me leave with my child! What can I do and what rights do I have.. any help advice would be much appreciated.

      thank you

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      Lisa
      Main Moderator

      Hi Roseycheeks,

      Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing with us. You are doing the right thing by reaching out for support and to clarify your rights and options. I hope you find the forum a safe and supportive place to be with others who understand.

      If you have not done so already, it would be beneficial for you to get some legal advice. You could contact a family law solicitor who has experience in cases of domestic abuse.

      The Coram Children’s Legal Centre provide free legal resources with advice and information on all aspects of family, child and education law, including relationship breakdown; parental disputes, duties of children’s services; child protection. They can be contacted on 0300 330 5480 or through their webchat service.

      Rights of Women are a voluntary organisation offering free, confidential legal advice on matters including family law, domestic abuse, children and child contact issues. Their Family law advice line can advise around domestic abuse; divorce, finances, cohabitation and property in relationship breakdown; parental responsibility and child arrangements. They are available on 0207 251 6577 (Tues-Thurs 7-9pm and Fri 12-2pm). Their website can be found here.

      Your local domestic abuse service may also be able to help you access legal support as well as offer ongoing emotional and practical support with safety planning. Your nearest service can be found here.

      We also have our Live Chat service where you can chat in confidence about your situation. Support workers will not tell you what to do but they can give support, practical information, and discuss with you any options that are available based on your specific circumstances.

      Keep posting when you can, there is support here for you.

      Best wishes,

      Lisa
      Forum Moderator

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