Legal Question in Family Law in New York

l have been living with him for 20 years now. we have 2 teen age children together. he works and has been supporting all of us. Time has gotton out of hand and he is controlling every single aspect of my life now. I cannot even do the grocery shopping. he is threatening me to get out -- he is going to throw me out. he says it his is house and wants me to leave. he always says how he has all the power and I have none. uses the children to influnence his decisions.


Asked on 9/02/09, 4:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

I would suggest that you get an order of protection against your husband if he has threatened you with physical harm.

You can also file for custody of your children.

You can then file for a divorce after you receive custody and an order of protection.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 9/07/09, 4:20 pm


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