In a crisis your safety is vital. If you are planning on leaving, the following checklist is a guide to the suggested items that you may need to take with you:

Divorce papers
Driving licence
Mortgage payment booklet
Lease, rental agreement or house deed
Benefit books
Birth certificate
Children's birth certificates
Passport
Car registration and insurance papers
Personal/home insurance
Work permits, visas
Non-molestation order/injunction
Bank books and cards
Credit cards
Keys for car, house and work
Medical records
Address book
Change of clothing
Medications
Pictures and other items of sentimental value
Children's favourite toys, books etc
Toiletries

Keep reminding yourself that YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME