I am currently trapped in a very unpleasant situation. My husband and I have been married since April 2012. Even though it is a relatively short period of time, a lot has happened. Not going into details, I will just mention that my husband was physically abusive a few times, and I feel like he has been emotionally abusive as well ( jealousy, desire for constant control over me; unhappy when I stay at school for too long to study, or at work if I have a client; passive/negative reaction about my school achievements, constant blames/remarks about what I "do wrong"). He clearly stated to me that he has been having a depression since 9/11, but it was not that noticeable till now. He has been absolutely passive lately (work-sleep kind of life), and I feel that we are drifting apart more and more. He also rejected a family or anger management counseling option saying that he would not waste his money or his time. I cannot really talk to him because he starts blaming me for everything bad that is going on in our relationship. After today's conversation, he clearly stated that he wanted to get divorced and he would not sign a petition with me ( I just received a letter from the IRS two week ago or so); he just wants me to sign a simplified dissolution of marriage and move out with my belongings. After I left our apartment to call a lawyer, he texted me: "I Will Sign your Papers, JUST GET OUT OF MY LIFE!!!", and then "PLEASE!!!".... Even if he signs my petition, he will want to file for divorce immediately. I also read that I can file as a victim of domestic violence, but I do not really have any proof. Any ideas of what I should do in this situation?
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Good evening everyone,
I am currently trapped in a very unpleasant situation. My husband and I have been married since April 2012. Even though it is a relatively short period of time, a lot has happened. Not going into details, I will just mention that my husband was physically abusive a few times, and I feel like he has been emotionally abusive as well ( jealousy, desire for constant control over me; unhappy when I stay at school for too long to study, or at work if I have a client; passive/negative reaction about my school achievements, constant blames/remarks about what I "do wrong"). He clearly stated to me that he has been having a depression since 9/11, but it was not that noticeable till now. He has been absolutely passive lately (work-sleep kind of life), and I feel that we are drifting apart more and more. He also rejected a family or anger management counseling option saying that he would not waste his money or his time. I cannot really talk to him because he starts blaming me for everything bad that is going on in our relationship. After today's conversation, he clearly stated that he wanted to get divorced and he would not sign a petition with me ( I just received a letter from the IRS two week ago or so); he just wants me to sign a simplified dissolution of marriage and move out with my belongings. After I left our apartment to call a lawyer, he texted me: "I Will Sign your Papers, JUST GET OUT OF MY LIFE!!!", and then "PLEASE!!!".... Even if he signs my petition, he will want to file for divorce immediately. I also read that I can file as a victim of domestic violence, but I do not really have any proof. Any ideas of what I should do in this situation?