Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
he doen't know
I have no children with the man. Need to get out of the marriage.
Can I leave then tell him?
He is verbally abusive-alcaholic-and ruined my credit.
I don't work,he does...I want nothing from him.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: he doen't know
You do not need to tell him that you're leaving. If you feel that you are in danger, then you should stay with family or a domestic violence shelter.
Feel free to call me if you need assistance. I have worked with a lot of domestic violence cases.
Re: he doen't know
If you are in agreement you can get divorced fairly simply (hopefully) via an uncontested divorce. I would suggest you hire an attorney, but if you can't afford one you can see the lawyer of the day at any local probate court.
If he does not want a divorce, it gets more difficult and complicated, but you can still get divorced if you want to. You will need to file a Complaint for Divorce (and other documents) and it will take longer.
Good luck.
Re: he doen't know
You can leave. If you are in fear of abuse (violence, forced sex) seek a restraining order, whether you leave or choose to stay in the home.
Re: he doen't know
You do not need his permission to leave.
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