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I have been asked to go to court as a witness because my ex physically and mentally?

abused his son. I notified the police and the son was taken away to his mothers' so i thought it was the end of it. I care a lot about the son but the dad is much older than me like 20 years older but age didn't matter to me. I am so afraid of my ex as he is unpredictable and manipulative. I have not seen his face since the son was taken away in the summer and the thought of seeing him in court scares me to death.I still have nightmares about him and sometimes become scared when walking alone in the street.I don't want to be selfish but my friends have said I should be careful my ex doesn't come after me after the court case.I don't know what to do as I could be summoned if I don't appear in court and I know I have to think about the boy but I am frightened of his dad, Any suggestions? many thanks in advance.

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  • 8 years ago

    If you care about that kid and if you want control over the situation, go and testify. He can then end up going to jail. Talk to the prosecutor about your fears and ask if there is a victim witness assistance program to help walk you through it.

    If you just got a request and not a subpoena, then you don't have to go. But I think, for your sake, you should go to court and show him that he doesn't have that control over you any more.

    You can also call the local woman's shelter for support.

  • 8 years ago

    then testify against him to make sure he doesn't abuse children for a very long time.

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