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My spouse has turned lazy and verbally abusive. I have no money since he built a company (that I helped him build) and now the company is paying him. We have two small children. How can I separate from him for a period of time? What do I need to do to ensure he doesn't claim I took the kids? Should I ask him if he wants to keep them? He is also mean to the kids and does not spend any time with them, so I would not want to leave them with him. I do everything from the kids and the household.
My limitation is lack of funds, but out of self respect, I must remove myself from the situation that is also not fair for the kids.
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Your question raises alot of issues. I highly recommend that you consult with an attorney. If your husband is the bread-winner of your family, a divorce attorney can help you to obtain temporary support so that you can afford to take care of yourself, your children and attorney fees. This can be accomplished through a petition for separate maintenance or divorce.
Shalamar J. Parham
Atlanta Divorce Attorney
Answered on Aug 28th, 2012 at 12:40 PM