| Marriage separation isn't exactly fun for anyone, but | | | | rough spots. However, you may need legal support |
| for those who have spouses that are capable of | | | | as well. Alert the authorities in your hometown of |
| being dangerous - it's downright scary. If you feel as | | | | what you're doing and that your spouse could |
| though your spouse is dangerous or could become | | | | become dangerous. |
| dangerous during your separation, it's extremely | | | | Hire an attorney if you need to in order to proceed |
| important that you protect yourself. This article | | | | with the marriage separation and join a divorce |
| discusses just how to protect yourself during a | | | | support group. A support group for other separated |
| separation from your dangerous spouse. | | | | or divorced individuals with dangerous spouses can |
| Start Planning Your Escape Early - | | | | really help you during this time. Being able to talk to |
| This is very important. Before you leave or separate | | | | someone who has been through what you're going |
| from your spouse, you need to plan what you're | | | | through is priceless. |
| going to do. Do you have enough money to leave or | | | | Obtain Protection through a Restraining Order - |
| is your spouse the one who controls the finances? | | | | If you believe the above tips are not enough to |
| When you do leave, where are you going to go and | | | | thwart your spouse from trying to hurt you or your |
| how will you avoid your angry spouse? These are | | | | children, obtain a restraining order. This is an order |
| very important questions that you will need to think | | | | given from a judge which clearly advises your spouse |
| about while you're planning your escape. | | | | not to come within so many feet of you, not to call |
| If need be, start hiding money so that you will have | | | | or contact you in any way and more. It lets your |
| enough to see you through your separation. Another | | | | spouse know that the authorities have been alerted |
| thing you should do is have a close confidant - | | | | to the fact that he or she may be dangerous and |
| someone you can speak to without the fear that the | | | | that at the first sign of harassment, your spouse will |
| information will get back to your spouse. If possible, | | | | be arrested. Sometimes, the danger is real enough to |
| plan to stay with this person when you leave your | | | | need a restraining order and you can obtain one by |
| spouse. | | | | visiting your local police station or court clerk. |
| Obtain Support When You Leave Your Spouse - | | | | When you are separating from a dangerous spouse, |
| At this time, it's essential that you have a support | | | | be sure to get your plan in place, obtain support and |
| group around you. Of course, your family and friends | | | | if need be, secure a restraining order so that you can |
| will be quite important at this time (including your | | | | protect yourself. This will help you remain safe while |
| confidant) and they will help you to get through the | | | | you seek a divorce from your spouse. |