im pregnant and recently left my boyfriend cause of his violent past and drug/alcohol abuse, i want get custody of my child before he/she is born cause he has threatened to take the baby when it is born and nobody can stop him he says. he has also threatened to have his mother and grandmother get grandparents rights, and when they have thier visits that he will take the child from them and leave with it even if i have custody (this is recorded on a phone) i want to know how to go aboout stopping all of this from happening, he does not care for the law and isnt scared of jail, i am worried for my childs safety and need advice soon.
Proserpina gave you great legal advice and some excellent emotional support.
Texas (as do the other 49 states) take domestic violence seriously.
You can go to your nearest Justice of the Peace Court and get a restraining order against this bully.
It will put him on notice that you mean business.
You only need tell the judge what this cowardly woman beater has told you.
Make you tell them if he has threatened you or the baby.
His threats to KIDNAP the baby can also get him in deep, smelly, poo-poo!
When you finally get to the hospital for the blessed birth of your baby, tell the hospital who you will allow as visitors.
Make sure you don't put any members of his family or any of his friends on your vistitation list.
Hospital security will keep them away from you.
If his name isn't on the list, he won't get in to ruin your wonderful moment.
When your baby is born, you do not have to disclose the name of the father.
In a case like this, that might make things easier for you.
There will be time for you to later change this, or he can take you to court to prove his paternity.
Do not make any agreements with this brute.
If anything is to be agreed to, make sure it is done before the court.
Violent brutes such as this will eventually do you great harm.
I suggest you do as Proserpina wisely advised, seek counseling immediately.
There are many domestic violence abuse shelters you can take refuge in to be safe from the attacks of this savage.
You can ask the police how to get in touch with them.
You can also ask them how to get in touch with domestic abuse counselors.
Good luck and do not let this coward ruin one of the best times in a person's life!
If you need any legal help, I'll help you pro bono.
I know a few people that will make sure this bum leaves you alone.
If he won't listen, they'll make sure he understands FULLY the meaning of no and leave her alone!
They are law enforcement officials and jurists who don't tolerate men bullying women, especially pregnant women.
If you need help, just ask.
