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Do I have grounds to sue if I can prove abuse?
Asked on May 08th, 2013 on Personal Injury - New York
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The abuse was mostly emotional and financial. When it got physical I kicked him out. I tried leaving MANY times but he wouldn't let me and always promised he'd improve. He got a LARGE settlement at the beginning of the year and didn't tell me but proceeded to spend it on himself knowing I needed help with dental work. When he bruised my hand I asked him to leave, I knew it was now or never because I could actually SHOW him something tangible for him to see our relationship wasn't healthy. He was EXTRA mean, he was stalking me, threatened my friends, snooping my facebook, etc and within 1 month I got divorce papers. He is asking for support and he KNOWS I don’t make enough income to cover my basic expenses. His family tell me he says I cheated on him? He is acting like he needs to protect himself from me, changed his number, filed for divorce and I think that has to do with his green card. I have proof of everything I wrote here and I want him to learn that abuse in ANY form is unacceptable...can you help me?
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Look, just get divorced. You might be able to get more of the community property, but focus on getting away from this man.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 9:29 AM
James Eugene Hasser
Talk to your divorce lawyer about making civil claims in your divorce case for that. Good luck.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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You have a typical domestic case and need a typical domestic lawyer. if you don't have children and both of you work it is a dog fall, a Mexican standoff. Neither of you are likely to get alimony if both work. Younger judges are making women support men in the last few years. (you have been asking for this haven't you? equal rights and all that nonsense. Now you got it. men are not ashamed of not supporting their wives like they always used to be. Men are now women, or girly men as Arnold calls them. a real man supports his family (old fashioned notion that only Arnold and I subscribe to nowadays.) you ought to get a lawyer. he sounds like a fruit cake and you cannot rely on what a fruitcake will do.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
It is called domestic violence. It is a criminal thing. Why would you get into a relationship with an animal? Especially someone here, looking to marry someone in order to become a citizen. why don't you contact Immigration and get him deported?
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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You will have to answer, and counter-claim for divorce. Get counsel.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 5:40 AM
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You have the right to sue your husband for your injuries, if you think you will be able to prove the extent of your injuries and if you think you may actually recover some money from him if you are successful in your case. I think part of your decision will depend on whether you think you might actually recover some money from him. If he is broke and has little likelihood of gaining wealth, you might be better off forgetting about it. I think you should contact a lawyer about your potential claim so that you can discuss your options in greater detail. A case for recovery of compensation for injuries must be filed within three years of the event causing injury. You should keep that statute of limitations in mind when deciding what to do.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 4:53 AM
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The key phrase here is "filed for divorce". That's where you fight this, with a counter-claim.
Answered on May 10th, 2013 at 4:18 AM