Should “abandonment” in a divorce apply to emotional abuse victims?

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I have a friend who is currently going thru a divorce because of emotional abuse on her husband’s part.
Her divorce lawyer informed her that she couldn’t leave her home because it would be considered abandonment, which will result in her getting 0% from the divorce. 
I was wondering what your take on this was, as I feel emotional abuse is absolutely enough reason to leave without it causing a financial strain.

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I agree with you. Abuse is a valid reason to leave a marriage without it being considered abandonment. What a terrible situation for your friend.

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I accidentally voted “yes”. That’s really sad your friend is in that situation.

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thats awful! abuse of any kind should be reason NOT to be charged with abandonment.

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Maybe her doctor could help her out? To maybe have it on medical records about the mental abuse.

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meant to press no....I wish these polls would let you change your answer

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I accidentally voted yes because the question is worded very poorly

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This is not true. Abandonment is when someone leaves and is no where to be found or takes kids and goes out of state or out of town. She has EVERY right to move out of the home, but cannot take the kids and disappear.

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That’s sounds like bullshit. Who would make such a stupid law. 
Where I live your Matrimonial  Home is always split in a divorce, no matter who paid for it, who lives there, it’s always split.

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Wait! Voted wrong. I meant no! This is so sad, my heart goes out to your friend.

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It shouldn't apply to anyone. To force someone to live like that is cruel.

Should “abandonment” in a divorce apply to emotional abuse victims?

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