Under what circumstances can I get Divorce from Bed and Board in NC? My husband deliberately quit his job so he would not have to help with paying the mortgage and financing the children. He says I should pay the mortgage because it is my house (the mortgage is in my name ONLY, but we are both on the title). He is physically abusive, neglect and ignore the children when we both have an argument and I am scared of him because he exessively uses alcohol and get belligerent when he is drunk. He even pulled a gun on me once during an argument so he knows I am afraid. I have to pay for EVERYTHING and he wants to contribute to nothing at all. Please help!!!
You may have enough grounds for a divorce from bed and board based on the abuse, excessive alcohol use, belligerent attitude, etc.
Check out our detailed article What is a Divorce from Bed and Board?
This article explains each fault ground available for divorce from bed and board, including the two that may be applicable in your situation: (a) excessive alcohol use that makes the complaining spouse’s condition intolerable or life overly burdensome and (b) indignities that render the complaining spouse’s condition intolerable or life overly burdensome.
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