How to file for divorce if I don’t have any money?
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How to file for divorce if I don’t have any money?
I am abused financially physically and emotionally. My husband hold all the reins I. We have been married 22 years married; 4 children under the age of 13; I have no access to any bank accounts. Where do I begin? We haven’t filed taxes in 3 years and I don’t work. What can I expect?
Asked on January 25, 2012 under Family Law, New Mexico
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. I am glad that you reached out for help here at least. You appear to be a very strong person to have been able to withstand this situation for so long and to be raising 4 children. But you needtoalso reach out to a battered women's shelter or a family member that you trust. You can seek help from legal aid too. You needto get out of the situation with the children. Now, the money that is in those bank accounts is yours as well as his. You can file a restarining order against him personally and to stop him from removing the money fromthe accounts. You will get child support and maybe spousal support since you probably do not work outside the home with the kids. The taxes are different issue and there is an innocent spouse provision you may be able to lean on but really that is not themost important thing here. Keeping you and the kids safe is. Good luck.
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