Boyfriends Deceptive Child Abandonment

Summary

The users ex-boyfriend deceitfully abandoned their children in Memphis without her consent, causing distress and financial burden. The children are exposed to negative situations and the user fears for their safety. She is considering legal action under Florida law for child desertion, endangerment, neglect, interference with parental custody, and fraud. The user has not yet reported the situation to authorities or secured legal representation due to fear and financial constraints.

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I am seeking legal advice regarding the potential legal consequences of a deceptive and fraudulent act committed by my longtime boyfriend. We do not live together, nor do we have any children together. However, his actions have put my children in danger and discomfort. The situation arose when my boyfriend offered to pay for round trip plane tickets for our children to visit their aunt and uncle in Memphis. Initially hesitant, I eventually agreed under the assurance that they would return home before school started. However, it has come to light that he deliberately did not book a return trip and planned to leave the children there without my consent for an extended period of time. As a result, my children have now been away from home for over three weeks and are being exposed to distressing and negative situations involving the new sister-in-law. It is important to note that the financial burden of bringing them back lies solely on me, as he refuses to take responsibility despite having the means to pay for their return. Under Florida law, I would like to know what potential consequences someone may face for intentionally deceiving and committing fraudulent acts against a woman with whom they had a close relationship spanning many years. This situation has not only placed my children in an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous position but has also caused significant emotional distress for myself as well. I have been told that it can be 3rd degree felony as far as child desertion / abandonment per , child endangerment, child neglect, Interference with Parental Custody *.* as well as fraud
Did you give your boyfriend any written or verbal consent to extend your children's stay in Memphis?
Verbal agreement and multiple verbal clarifications that they were to fly home by now, I even mentioned that I did not have the money (which he already knew) to reimburse him and he said it was taken care of. Additionally my father, Aunt and brother were all under the same impression that I was.
Did you report this situation to the local authorities or any child protection services?
and No I did not give permission to extend
Have you reported this situation to the local authorities or any child protection services?
Not yet, Im scared of my ex boyfriend as he was a local politician and has a ton of monet
What evidence do you have of his fraudulent actions and deception?
Only verbal and I do have the accounts of the four family members being under the same understanding
What is the age of your children? This is important as Florida law treats cases differently based on the age of the children involved.
One is * and the other is *
What is the current location of your children?
Memphis TN
What is the full name of your ex-boyfriend? This information is crucial for filing a legal complaint.
Martin Edward Hyde
What is the current status of your relationship with your ex-boyfriend? Are there any legal agreements or court orders in place regarding the custody of your children?
No, I have had sole custody of them for the entirety of their live, the ex has never played a father figure role nor has he ever made any types of decisions of this nature
What actions have you taken so far to bring your children back home?
We have been fighting and he is suddenly being outrageously cold and verbally abusive.
What steps have you taken to ensure the safety of your children while they are in Memphis?
I was going to allow the boys to stay for an additional week or maybe two (which have since passed) as I'm moving into a new home, but then my younger son called me crying as the Aunt and my brother have been practicing Satanic rituals, showing and speaking of such things to the boys directly, Satanic pentagrams, etc all over the home, I have never heard them speak of such nor did I see any of this but I have not visited them in a yer
Have you contacted the local police in Memphis about the situation your children are currently in?
I dont know how to verbalize it as my son is terrified that the Aunt will find out that he told e
Have you considered contacting Child Protective Services in Memphis? They can help ensure your children's safety and investigate any potential abuse or neglect.
I could, but am concerned that could further inflame the situation for the boys
What steps have you taken to ensure the safety of your children while they are in Memphis?
Ever since finding out , my sons and I stay on the phone or Google Meets for hours and consistently, even if we are not talking
Have you considered seeking a court order for the immediate return of your children?
Yes, but who would I file that against?
You would typically file a court order against the person who currently has custody of your children, in this case, your ex-boyfriend and possibly the aunt and uncle in Memphis.
The aunt and uncle
What is the full name and address of the aunt and uncle in Memphis? This information is crucial for filing a legal complaint or court order.
Ok.
What is the full name of the aunt and uncle in Memphis?
Aunt is Adrienne Avilles * faxon ave memphis tn and Uncle is Ryan Chilton at the same address
What actions have your children's aunt and uncle taken in response to this situation?
I just became aware of the Dark/Satanic exposure and such about * hrs ago and thought I would have the tickets purchased and a plan to speak to her with
What is the current status of your children's health and well-being?
The younger is uncomfortable, quieter than usual, anxious (not at all like him), the older is usually more introverted,but he is not saying much at all
Have you been able to secure legal representation to assist you in this matter?
Not yet,
What steps have you taken to secure legal representation?
None as of yet as I do not have the funds
What steps have you taken to ensure your children's safety while they are still in Memphis?