kidnapping threats

[Pfeifferd]

My ex and I were divorced in FL Sept 08. Our 5 yr old daughter and I moved back to IN per his request. The judge asked him 3 times on the court date if he was ok with the child residing in Indiana. He said yes all 3 times. He is supposed to pick her up for summer break in 2 weeks. He has dropped hints and made jokes about not letting her come back. He now has some strange girl he's only known 2 months living with him. During our 8 1/2 yr marriage I was constantly verbally abused, so much that I barely left the house, and on several occasions he physically abused me. I never told anyone during the times because of shame and embarassment. I regret this now more than I can say. Things would be very different if I'd called the police or just told someone. Since being apart from him for almost a year now, I see the damage and that our marriage was not a normal one. I finally decided to leave when he threw a vase at me in front of our daughter. I'm a much stronger person now, but am still scared to death that when I let him pick her up in 2 weeks it may be the last time I ever see her. What do I do? Do I have to consult my previous attorney in FL, or can I get one here in Indiana? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks

[Attorney Howard Iken]

Florida still has jurisdiction. You would need a Florida attorney.


Attorney Howard Iken
The Divorce Center

[kaa007]

I cannot offer legal advice as I am not an attorney. I can offer support. I have and still am in those same shoes. Stay strong and take all the necessary actions needed. Most importantly do not allow the threats to take you over. They enjoy feeding off our fears. Trust me, it may be hard, but when you learn to stand up to him and his threats it will get easier.

Hang in there my prayers are with you and your daughter.