Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

he doen't know

I have no children with the man. Need to get out of the marriage.

Can I leave then tell him?

He is verbally abusive-alcaholic-and ruined my credit.

I don't work,he does...I want nothing from him.


Asked on 3/10/09, 11:38 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Gabriel Cheong Infinity Law Group

Re: he doen't know

You do not need to tell him that you're leaving. If you feel that you are in danger, then you should stay with family or a domestic violence shelter.

Feel free to call me if you need assistance. I have worked with a lot of domestic violence cases.

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Answered on 3/10/09, 11:54 am
Jessica Foley Law Office of Jessica A. Foley

Re: he doen't know

If you are in agreement you can get divorced fairly simply (hopefully) via an uncontested divorce. I would suggest you hire an attorney, but if you can't afford one you can see the lawyer of the day at any local probate court.

If he does not want a divorce, it gets more difficult and complicated, but you can still get divorced if you want to. You will need to file a Complaint for Divorce (and other documents) and it will take longer.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/10/09, 4:55 pm
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: he doen't know

You can leave. If you are in fear of abuse (violence, forced sex) seek a restraining order, whether you leave or choose to stay in the home.

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Answered on 3/10/09, 5:56 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: he doen't know

You do not need his permission to leave.

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Answered on 3/10/09, 7:07 pm


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