Legal Question in Family Law in California

If you two have only been married two years and you are dealing with all of this, it is unlikely that you are going to be stuck taking care of him forever, but you need an attorney to represent you who knows how to bring all of this before the court. Regardless of the cost, though, you need to get yourself and your daughter out of that situation now. I don't say this on a theoretical level, I am speaking from my own experience, I know what it is like to have to leave everything behind to protect your child. This is probably affecting her more than you realize. You are not saying that he is making any real effort to sober up (the meds only enhance the alcohol), so there is no need to go through this even another day. If he becomes threatening, get yourself to a shelter or move in with friends or family. You don't need to feel sorry for him. It sounds like he already does that for himself.

Ms. Beers answer is sound. I would just add that even if he got some spousal support, it would be extremely unlikely to be for longer than a year. The advice to get out now is good advice.