I have been unable to work for a couple of yrs and husband is furious and wants me to get out since i am unable to pay half the bills. says i am owed nothing in divorce since i am not contributing. He is mental and emotionally abusive and says we cannot live together. We have no family or friends here since moved her for his job. I have no place to go and why should I leave based on my bad health which he refused to carry health insurance on me. he maxed out credit cards buying 4 wheeler and other toys for outdoors. Now says i am to pay for my own soap to wash my hands. I went to a dr to get help but he wanted to run test and hubby said no more bills. just go to work or else. he has not physically abused but many a night gets mad if i do not do what he says right at the moment he says and throws our dinner across the kitchen therefore we have nothing to eat that night. my poor dog hides under bed when he comes in the door. I sleep one eye open he says no need if things do not change he will kill himself. 4th time in 14 yrs he has said that.
You will need to file litigation in order to resolve your issues. You can file for divorce from bed and board which can create a legal separation. Otherwise, once you do separate, you can file for equitable distribution and alimony/postseparation support.
For more detailed information, check out our article What is a Divorce from Bed and Board?
You can also file at any time for a domestic violence protective order if your husband has placed you in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rises to the level of substantial emotional distress. You can also file for a domestic violence protective order if your husband intentionally causes or attempts to cause bodily injury towards you.
We offer two free Webinars, Divorce Legal and 50 Divorce Tips in 50 Minutes, that you may find very helpful as you begin the separation process. These webinars will give you lots of information about the divorce process and they are presented multiple times a week.
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