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Submitted 335 days ago...

Wanda

Wanda

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Domestic violence and need help asap

I have been married for almost 7 yeats to a verbally,finacially, and physically abusive man. I feel trapped an don't know where to turn. He used to be in law inforcement so he threatens me in every way possible.I need to know what my rights are. Everything we have is in his name including vehicles. He threatens to have me arrested for stealing a car if I take one and leave. I am a nurse and he threatens to call the boeard of nursing and make up lies to get my license pulled. He has been convicted of 2 counts of assault on me and currently has 2 pending DUI's for prescription med abuse(narcotics). I don't have any idea where to start or what to do. Please help me. E-mail is best.

 
 
 
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Submitted 335 days ago...

Ruchele

Ruchele

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You would need to give me you e-mail addy if you want this answer that way.

 

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Submitted 335 days ago...

sidelko

sidelko

Brain (3,031)

Otherwise we can reply via this thread too.

You do need out of this situation. No question about it.

First, can you go anywhere? friends, family?

You could probably get a restraining order against him, and do everything you can to file for divorce and end things with him.

 

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Submitted 335 days ago...

qter_ashley

qter_ashley

Contributor (146)

Does he keep u inside?

if not, tell the police and stay with a friend
one of your friends or family where there is no way he can get phisical with you
it is very important he dont get phisical contact with you because he could do something to you
how does he treatin u?

 

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Submitted 334 days ago...

fry_brenna

fry_brenna

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Well its true you need out of there and is there any family that he dont no about cause if there is then he might not find u while your there about all the threats of ur licens and your car you'll have to ask some one else

 

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Submitted 334 days ago...

kennedy

kennedy

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If you live in the state of Georgia then don't worry because when I had my divorce all marital assests are joint property. The best answer that I could give to you is to contact a family haven for family violence and let them know the situation. If you have two vehicles and they are in your husband's name I would think that you (being his wife) have the right to the vehicles.

 

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Submitted 333 days ago...

lemonade

lemonade

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The best thing is that you don't have children where it could get ugly. if everything is in his name, you gonna have to suck it up and cut everything as a loss. you have a great job and there is no way he can take that away from you. even if he did make up some crazy story there is always an investigation to take away licensure, so if your doing anything that would show up in a pee test, stop!
he is full of it, they always are...

let your boss know of your personal prob, because it is or wil affect your job. you need an army of friends to help you if you need to move some of your belongings. if you want to get away from him while he is gone it must be done with swift movement, there is no time to cry, and try not to destroy his belongings along the way. you can also go to the police dept request an escort to remove your cloths etc.
the very next or same day you need to go to the courthouse to obtain an restraining order of protection. soon after you can see if you qualify for free legal aid, look into it, for your divorce. once all that is said and done with you might or will get half of everything, he probably will refuse to sign the divorce papers but you can still get the divorce it just take more time, but by then, you'll have a new life, and a new everything. i hope i helped.

 

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Submitted 315 days ago...

momzrock2

momzrock2

Beginner (42)

You do not have to let nothing go!! what you aquired in your marriage rather it's in his name or not is "marital" property, both of yalls..but if i were you, id call a safe house like "samaratin house" or avalon or someone who can help you get out safely, have a safe place to stay until you can file for divorce and let the court decide who gets what..i hate that men trap women in life...i was trapped for 9yrs, and now my daughter is trapped...but i found a way out and so will she and so will you..now run for your life..with everyday you stay you risk more of your life..he sounds very unstable..hope you dont have kids, and if you do , you should get what you can out of the house when he is not there and go to a place that is safe...and get the proper authorities to help you stay safe ..

 

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Submitted 309 days ago...

km_3

km_3

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Wanda,
If you feel threatened the first thing you need to do is to leave the harmful situation. Things do not matter if your not alive to enjoy them. I know that may sound extreme but I know very well the situation your in. You sould not go to family or friends in the same county because it may put them in danger as well. You must contact a shelter especially if you have children and even if it is in another town. You primary concern is survival right now and trust me when your in a relationship like this they don't change...it only get worse.
Good luck, I hope this message finds you well.

 

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Submitted 245 days ago...

T_Stinson

T_Stinson

Beginner (22)

RUN! If you're not where he can find you, he is powerless. Go to the police. If you're worried about him having friends in the local department, go to another town or the state police, or even the feds. Whatever it takes, you must be strong and stay true to the course. when you talk to the police you can also request witness protection. then they hide you away from anywhere hew can reach. the sooner you get out the better, because, even if there aren't any children now, there might be later. so, for your sake as well as theirs, run fast, run far, and be free of the worthless waste of space.

 
 

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