My son hurt his partner

. What a supportive mother-in-law you are.
I hope everything works out well.

I'm going to disagree slightly here. Let me explain.

Absolutely, your son did the wrong thing. Absolutely, they need to be safe.

But.

Depending on the laws in your area, it may not be legal for her to just take the child and leave. She could be charged with parental abduction.

She needs to see a solicitor ASAP to explain what's happened and look into legal ramifications.

You have done the right thing and out of best interest for you God and her mother. I have three sons and God forbid if I were I that situation I hope I would if done the same thing. Stay calm and stay safe do not hesitate to get help if you feel you are in danger .

I believe you did the right thing. But please be careful as others have said. And perhaps let us know how son reacts.

Yes you did the right thing. I admire your courage. I am also worried for your safety. You say your son is dangerous, please do not get into a situation where he will hurt you.

Yes, of course you are doing the right thing. Hopefully you will be able to maintaina good relationship with your GC and his/her mother.

You have done the right thing.I think you have shown amazing strength and courage.As others have said please protect yourself too.Be safe and take care?

You're doing the right, and very brave thing. Take care.

Very very brave thing to do and a huge sacrifice on your part I have to take my hat off to you that was a monumental thing to have to do and I think you did exactly the right thing you must be shaking
Please please take care, your son will be like a caged tiger with them gone out of his life and his control
I hope your daughter in law takes great care if he does visit them he may try anything in desperation

Is your son on steroids or any kind of drugs as it sounds as if his character has changed dramatically

You have my admiration and thoughts please take care x?

Getting them to safety is a priority and absolutely the right thing to do. Do stay safe yourself. If he is prone to violence he may see your actions as interfering. Don't hesitate to call the police if he becomes violent towards you. Best to be safe.

You are being so strong. Full of admiration for you. x

That done you need to have words with your son and see if he can get help to sort his anger issues. You’ve done the right thing, but can you be sure that your son won’t pursue his partner or do the same in a future relationship?

Best wishes GrandmainOz .

stella1949thankyou so much for responding. You've said exactly what I needed to hear. I think I just needed one voice of reason to cut through my distress. We're packing now, leaving very shortly. I'm doing the right thing and will face the consequences knowing this. Thanks again

You've done the absolute right thing. Your grandchild and his mother need protection and you are giving it.

I wouldn't agree that you are "betraying" your son. He has betrayed himself by abusing those who loved him . You say yourself that he is dangerous.

I know it is hearbreaking to have to face the fact that your own son - the boy you raised - has come to this horrible outcome. Something must have gone terribly wrong. But if other people are going to suffer from his actions, you are doing the right thing to protect them.

This may or may not make your son wake up to what he has done - but at least you have given protection to your little grandson and his mother.

Sending hugs to you - it must be so painful .