Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Can you sue for mental abuse?
I have been living with this man for 3 1/2 years. I do not make that much money, but I am trying to better myself. This man has been mental and physical abusive. Now it has gotten really bad. I do not have enough money to get myself and my child out of the house. I was hoping he would leave. But I think this is his way to keep hurting me. I didn't have enough money for him last month. So he is totally inorging me and my child. When he comes home he just lays on the couch and eats the food I bought and cooked. I need to get out of this mess. Please help.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Can you sue for mental abuse?
No, it is unlikely you can sue for mental abuse.
If you own the house or you are the tenant renting the house, you can evict him.
If he is physically abusing you, you can apply to any district court or probate court having jurisdiction over where you live for a restraining order, which would get him out of the house. You do not need an attorney for this. I have no clue as to what "inorging" is, so I can't tell you if it helps your case or not.
If he owns the house, or he is the tenant, it gets more complicated. At some point, you would have to leave. There may be resources available to help you move, from your church or local agencies.
Cook and eat before he gets home. Leave no leftovers.
Re: Can you sue for mental abuse?
The first question I have is who owns or rents the house and in whose name it is. If it is your home and you own or pay the rent then you can evict him and seek a protective order.
Since you do not have much money, I suggest you contact one of the local Abused Woman groups or call the Massachusetts or Bosotn Bar Association for a referral to a specialist to assist you.
Good luck.
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