Domestic abuse and likely course of action?
Discussion
I suppose there is no typical course of action in these situations, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of how these things get dealt with.
My OH's sister has been found out this morning to be having a long term affair. When confronted by her husband she responded that she didn't have any regrets and just wanted fun. Not exactly helping her cause by the sound of it. Unfortunately he has apparently resorted to slapping her before jumping in his car and driving off from the family home.
She has reported it to the police.
I've not heard anything else since then, but my OH is concerned about the immediate impact on their 3 children and is particularly worried that the reported violence might result in their dad been dragged away by the police, or social services involvement over the kids.
Just after some insight into likely course of action if possible. I've fortunately never experienced these sorts of things and am at a bit of a loss what to expect.
My OH's sister has been found out this morning to be having a long term affair. When confronted by her husband she responded that she didn't have any regrets and just wanted fun. Not exactly helping her cause by the sound of it. Unfortunately he has apparently resorted to slapping her before jumping in his car and driving off from the family home.
She has reported it to the police.
I've not heard anything else since then, but my OH is concerned about the immediate impact on their 3 children and is particularly worried that the reported violence might result in their dad been dragged away by the police, or social services involvement over the kids.
Just after some insight into likely course of action if possible. I've fortunately never experienced these sorts of things and am at a bit of a loss what to expect.
Thanks for the heads up guys, we hadn't considered that bail might prevent him returning to the house.
The latest story is that she swung for him first. No idea of the truth in this. OH's sister is a drama queen at the best of times and making snide remarks is quite normal behaviour.
Husband has a temper on him but to my knowledge has not been physically abusive in the past.
Do social services often get brought in for a one off situation like this? I suppose from their view they can't be too careful where children are concerned.
The latest story is that she swung for him first. No idea of the truth in this. OH's sister is a drama queen at the best of times and making snide remarks is quite normal behaviour.
Husband has a temper on him but to my knowledge has not been physically abusive in the past.
Do social services often get brought in for a one off situation like this? I suppose from their view they can't be too careful where children are concerned.
Well it appears he has been given a caution and is back at home now looking after the kids. I don't know if there will be any conditions with this. Sounds like a good result that he wasn't charged if only for the kids' sake.
OH's sister has gone AWOL and turned phone off. No prizes for guessing where she probably is.
Pair of bloody idiots! God knows what the kids make of it all.
OH's sister has gone AWOL and turned phone off. No prizes for guessing where she probably is.
Pair of bloody idiots! God knows what the kids make of it all.
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