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Kidnapping of the children
Here are some things you can do if you fear a kidnapping:
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Hire a lawyer and get a custody order, even a temporary
order.
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Give a copy of your order to local police. This will let them get right on the case in the event of a kidnapping.
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Have your lawyer register the order with the court clerk in the county where your spouse lives. This will
prevent your spouse from starting a custody action there.
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Think about attending counseling with your husband, in order to listen to his frustrations
and attempt to address them.
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If your spouse threatens to kidnap your children, ask local police to speak with him about the penalties.
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Report to the police any threats your spouse makes. That way, the threats will be on file. This will
increase your credibility if you call to report a kidnapping.
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Warn your children. Have them practice making collect or calling-card telephone calls to your phone
number and dialing "911." Tell them
that you will always love them, and to beware if they are told by your spouse that you have died. A
parent who abducts a child often tells the child that the other spouse abandoned the child. Or, the
kidnapping spouse may claim that the other parent has died.
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Keep current photos of your children and your spouse handy. Also have information such as their social security
numbers, birthmarks, weight, height, names and photos of their friends.
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Consider having your children fingerprinted at the local police station.
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Coordinate with the schools. Deposit your certified custody order in your school's office. Make sure that
every teacher knows that you are concerned about possible kidnapping. Make sure they know when your spouse
is expected. Ask them to call you immediately if your spouse shows up unexpectedly and not to allow your spouse to
leave with your child. If your spouse does leave, make sure the teachers know to call the police immediately.
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Stay on good terms with in-laws and your spouse's siblings. They may eventually lead you to the children.
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Prepare a notebook to hand to police in the event of a kidnapping.
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