Kidnap of newborn by the father

Did you request a Domestic Violence Protective Order when he assaulted you?  If you requested one, and went to court on the courtdate and received one, this should protect you, assuming that it mentions your child, and grants you custody of your child.  If you do not have a domestic violence protective order, or if it does not also grant you temporary custody of your child. You should immediately file a custody action in district court.  If you have no money to hire an attorney, you can file the action yourself without an attorney.  Some counties have pro-se custody packets that you can use to prepare your complaint, and gives you instructions regarding how to get your case filed and served.  It would definitely help you if you consulted with an attorney first, before you decide on your course of action.  The cost of the initial consultation would be worth the time and stress that you save in trying to figure all of this out yourself.  I hope this information helps .