Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Abuse

My husband & I have been together for nine years but have only been married for about three years. Since we have been married my husband lost his job of 23 years and it has had a drastic impact on his whole personality and outlook. He continuosly blames me for all of our problems and somehow is always looking for reasons of argumentation and disagreement. It is like he takes all frustrations out on me. He is becoming more and more verbally abusive and is beginning to do things like shoving, pointing fingers in my face, charging at me, pushing me to the floor and once even slapping my face. Today, he poured cold water on me for asking a question. What proof do I need to use this as terms of seperation? We have a business that we stated together eight years ago and the home that we live in and pay for jointly is in his name. What can I do to insure that I do not get cheated out of some of the things that I have helped pay for?


Asked on 3/14/07, 1:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

Re: Abuse

First and foremost, the incidents of physical abuse you describe give me concern for your safety. They may give rise to a cause of action for divorce on physical cruelty, but you should make sure that you are physically safe.

As for the assets, if they were accrued during the marriage, then they are marital and the Court will allocate them between the two of you regardless of whether they are titled in his name, your name, or both.

These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.

If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens

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Answered on 3/14/07, 1:52 pm


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