I got some help

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Registered: 10-30-2006
I got some help
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Tue, 12-26-2006 - 9:32pm
I went to Social Services today to see if they could help me. The lady was very nice and helpful. She told me about food stamps, Tanf, child care assistance, and medicaid. I have to fill out an application and then i'll have a meeting again with her. She told me everything would remain confidential. She also gave me the number for Legal Aide because she couldn't answer some of my questions about my children in regards to the situation i am in.
The Domestic Violence place was also very informative. I made a safety plan and they are going to get in touch with Legal Aide to help get the ball rolling. The lady said that i need to get an interim order (i don't think it's spelled right?) to gain temp custody of my children until the divorce is finalized. Until i do my husband could take them away from me because he still has parental rights. Unless he physically assualts me, or makes verbal threats about harming me or the children then i can get a protective order which would give me immediate custody of the children. But it can't be verbal it must be physical, but i could get a restraining order. If i need to i can stay in the shelter at anytime. But i feel like i'm in a bind until i get the interim order. I don't want to chance screwing this up by moving until legally i'm in the clear. I've talked to my family and friends in case something should happen.
Dakota

Dakota

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Registered: 11-15-2006
Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:02am

Hey Dakota,

Good job reaching out for help....I'm glad you found support because you and your kids deserve to be safe. It's wonderful that you have family and friends to help you too.

Take good care and keep posting,
Beth