IMPORTANT PAPERS
Marriage certificate
Divorce papers
Custody orders
Legal protection or restraining orders
Health insurance papers and medical cards
Medical records for all family members
Children’s school records
Investment papers/records and account numbers
Work permits
Immigration papers
Rental agreement/lease or house deed
Car title, registration, and insurance
information
Records of police reports you have filed or other
evidence of abuse
MONEY AND OTHER WAYS TO GET
BY
Cash
Credit Cards
ATM card
Checkbook and bankbook (with deposit slips)
Jewelry or small objects you can sell
THINGS TO HELP YOU COPE
Pictures
Keepsakes
Children’s small toys or books
WAYS TO COMMUNICATE
Phone calling card
Address book
It is best not to use a card or phone that
you shared with an abuser because he or she
may be able to use them to find you.
THE FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-962-2873
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