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Yes. Some states, such as Nevada, have no fault divorce. But abuse, whether physical, mental, or emotional, constitutes reasonable grounds for divorce in most states.
The conviction rate in the US for spousal abuse is fairly high. It was reported that only 43% of arrests or citations happening in the United States of America result in convictions.
Spousal abuse is abuse regardless of whether or not it is discussed.
Many women die from spousal abuse due co-dependency issues.
It all depends on what state you live in. States like Florida that are a No-Fault divorce state wont require any reason for a divorce. Which means they can contest it all they want, but it won't do them any good. You can divorce for any reason as long as one person says it is over. In other states that aren't a No-Fault state you will need a reason for filing for Divorce, such as infidelity, abuse ect.
In most states, you can get a divorce for just about any reason. If your husband is that controlling and domineering, you can cite the reason as irreconcilable differences or even emotional abuse. An attorney can advise you which would be the best grounds for divorce to use, based on your state laws and your circumstances.
You can, but if she plans to file a "No Contest" to the divorce, why bother using it at all? Keep it in your back pocked and use it if you feel that you have to.
Yes, you can record spousal abuse, but it may not be used in a court of law although some judges will listen to the recording in his Chambers and make a decision from what he hears.
For a divorce? I'd say as soon as you've determined that he isn't going to change, which is pretty much right away. For criminal charges? Call the police, not an attorney.
Of course not!
If by "spousal abuse" you actually mean a charge of "Domestic Violence," yes, it is possible that they will extradite for that charge, especially if serious injury resulted from the assault.
in 2007 29 congresspersons were accused of abuse 3 were arrested