Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Help!!!!!!!!!

My sister is under alot of emaotional depression every single day because of her crazy husband. He emotionally and sometimes physically abuses my sister and her kids. My sister and her kids hate him...

My sister's family phycologist advised her to divorse her husband. She discussed seperation with her husband, but was threatened by him!!! He told her that if she talks about divorse one more time he will kill her, me, and my mom!!! We need help!!!!!!!


Asked on 12/11/08, 11:16 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Help!!!!!!!!!

Your sister and kids should go to a shelter immediately. Then, call a competent divorice attorney. If you are impoverished call the local bar association and ask for an 18b attorney.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 12:03 am
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Help!!!!!!!!!

Your sister should call 411 to get the # for the nearest battered women's shelter and go their immediately.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 12:09 am
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

Re: Help!!!!!!!!!

You likely qualify for a divorce under the grounds of "cruel & inhuman treatment." This is not always easy to prove, but from you have described, you may have a good case. You need to seek a lawyer immediately to protect your rights and your safety. The lawyer may also be able to get an order of protection while your case is pending.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 9:58 am


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