Legal Question in Family Law in New York
friend trapped and wants out
i work with a girl from india who is married with two daughters and wants out. her husband threatens in many ways, he neglects her by not paying attention to her, has hit her, etc... he ahs threatened her by telling her if she ever left him, she would never see her girls again and he would take them away and maybe go back to india. can he do that and is any advice you have. please help? thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: friend trapped and wants out
Your friend may have grounds for a divorce. She should consult with an attorney in private.
Daniel Clement
Re: friend trapped and wants out
Your friend might consider counseling at a "Battered" Women's Shelter or program; and counseling at a program directed toward women of her nationality or ethnic background, with similiar issues. It is advisable that she not discuss your suggestions with others, until she is in a more secure position, either, mentally, emotionally, physically, etc..
GOOD LUCK,
PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ.
Re: friend trapped and wants out
Your friend needs to do something to separate herself from this situation right away. Allowing her daughters to remain in a violent home can cause additional legal problems as well as jeopardize their saftey. As Ms. McAlister stated, there are shelters and other organizations that can help. She can also seek an order of protection in Family Court on her own. The Court may be willing to order the husband to leave the home.
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