# Friend in need **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [July 13, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/friend-in-need/6225 "2008-07-13T22:16:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/friend-in-need/6225/1 "2008-07-13T22:16:29Z")
If she has no access to cash can she put the fees on a credit card until she is able to get money from their marital estate? P.S. Please feel free to bring up this or any other topic on our live call-in show every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit [radio.rosen.com/live](http://radio.rosen.com/live) for details Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![NCconcerned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3ab097/32.png) [@NCconcerned](https://forum.rosen.com/u/NCconcerned)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/friend-in-need/6225/2 "2008-07-08T09:55:52Z")
I have a friend who’s husband has been abusing her (mainly emotionally )but also phsyically for almost 10 years. Through spitting in her face, other physical actions, severe name calling, completely controls the finances to the point where she has no idea whether or not they have savings, investments,etc. He “issues” her just enough money each month to pay bills and feed the three kids while he keeps the well over 10K per month of imcome somewhere else. I am concerned that the abuse is escalating lately. She needs help and a lawyer but has no money what so ever in order to hire one. The husband clearly has the funds to pay for the legal fees but she has spoke to a couple of lawyers who say withouy the upfront money, she can forget it. I have just been blown away at the difficulty she has had in finding legal help with her situation. Any ideas on who can help? Thank you in advance. - Concerned in NC