Annandale, VA asked in Domestic Violence for Virginia

Q: My spouse grapped my neck & shoved me infront of my children again and I fell.

This is the second time he is doing this and blames me for his actions. When I dialed 911 he said if i do that and cause him to loose his job, I will incur all the children expenses if he lost his job. He got dressed and left the house.

Scared and numb, not sure what to do.

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1 Lawyer Answer

A: Contact a womens rights center. They can help you get an attorney, housing. His paying the expenses with a surcharge of violence does neither you or the kids a favor, which is how he's treating it.

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