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He kicked me out and took my son

234 replies

444pinkunicorns · 28/06/2025 10:36

For the last 18 months I have lived with my partner in a property he owns. Today, following an argument he has asked me to move out immediately and has allowed me to take a small bag of my belongings.

We have an 8 week old son together, who he is refusing to allow me to take with me. Currently he is keeping our son away from me and refusing to let me see him, hold him, or take him with me following the break up.

I am our son’s primary caregiver and do pretty much all of the parenting. I have somewhere stable to move into and will be staying close to family.

Can anyone advise on what I should do or what my rights are?

OP posts:
Tahlbias · 28/06/2025 20:57

Phone woman's aid ASAP! If you feel you are in danger, contact the police. Good luck

everychildmatters · 28/06/2025 20:59

If father has PR eg named on birth certificate, police won't get involved as baby is with father. They will state it is a civil matter.

Popsicle1981 · 28/06/2025 21:08

AnnaFrith · 28/06/2025 18:19

I'm pretty shocked too. If it is in fact the case that the law treats both parents of newborns as if they were completely interchangeable, and think its fine for a father to take a young baby from its mother, the law is not protecting babies

I still have concerns. It is controlling and busive behaviour, even if technically legal.

I think the OP had a previous role with children. I think she knows anything that is recorded against her partner will also affect her future work. That’s why she’s now downplaying it.

Gimpee · 28/06/2025 21:27

What an awful women she said kicked out now we see not true its women like this who enabling bullying by men

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 28/06/2025 21:29

Gimpee · 28/06/2025 21:27

What an awful women she said kicked out now we see not true its women like this who enabling bullying by men

Are you high? Nothing you say makes sense

Supima · 28/06/2025 21:47

FGS coercive control is a crime. Abuse is a crime. OP, talk to a domestic violence police specialist

Justmadeoneup · 28/06/2025 21:51

This is appalling, I have so much sympathy for you. The thought of been parted from your newborn is just horrendous. Guessing this is a pattern of abuse. I echo what others have said and speak to a solicitor first thing on Monday. If you are still in the house and you have somewhere else to go then can you wait until he is sleeping and then just take the baby and go? He can't hold on to them 24/7 and I assume he has a job he is going to have to show up for at some point....

WalkingaroundJardine · 28/06/2025 22:00

@444pinkunicorns I think getting an emergency court order to secure your parental access to the baby is the best way to go. It sounds like you are doing that.
I would ask your workplace if they provide any kind of paid leave while you have to run about getting legal advice and a place to live. My workplace provides paid domestic violence leave.

deeahgwitch · 29/06/2025 08:53

Sunflower1650 · 28/06/2025 20:52

So you’re still in the house but he’s not letting you near the baby? What is he doing to stop you from taking the baby and leaving the house? Does he physically stop you? What are his reasons for doing this?

This is controlling, frightening behaviour. Please call the police. They will take this seriously.

This 💯

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