AboutMelanie Nathan Expertise I AM ACCEPTING QUESTIONS FROM PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA ONLY OR QUESTIONS REGARDING CALIFORNIA.
As a Mediator with a high settlement record, I am able to answer questions about negotiation, strategy, mediation, how to choose a divorce lawyer, choices and paths to take when embarking upon a family law matter. Also able to give extensive and creative co-parenting solutions. Custody, division of property, child support, spousal support, divorce process and procedure, in a neutral and non advisory fashion.
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Question Okay, i would like to know what action i should take. my Husband violently left my home 2 weeks ago. He slammed me on the floor and kicked in the windshield to our family car. We have a 9 month old daughter. My husband and i have been married for little over a year. He refuses to talk to me or my mother. Please i need to know what i should do next. I am a stay at home mom. He is medically retired from the army. He brought in all the income. I don't know what to do. and i need to be able to support my daughter. We live in Wayne/Summit County, Ohio.
Answer I would suggest you go to the police and report the incident. Assault and domestic abuse / violence is very serious and can escalate. You should get a restraining order against him so he cannot come near you. His mental state may be risky. http://www.odvn.org/
Then go when at the Courts in your County and ask them to direct you to legal aid and child support services/ Pursuing him for support is the best you can do. If he cannot support you you may qualify for Stateor Federal assistance.
You should also contact the military to see if there is any help for someone in your situation.
