Q: How should I go about it and what are the potential outcomes if I file for divorce?
Married in CT for 8 years about to be 9 years. Living in GA for 4 months. Separated but living under the same roof for about 4-5 years. I am in the military. She's an alcoholic and constantly under the influence. Wakes up and goes to sleep drinking. She has verbally abused me, has put her hands on my face, has at times prevented me from either walking away or leave the premise and has came up to me to tell me she wants to argue so she starts to touch me even when I say no or stop. In one occasion she wanted me to help her do something where my command, police and hospital staff had to get involved. I recently bought a house, she has gutted a closet and not bother put it back together, she bought a dog and just let's him do his business in the house and leaves the mess, she basically out of control. My mother and grandmother had moved in as well and they are seeing everything that's going on. My wife has a 19 year that lives with us as well if that makes a difference.
A: You should work with an attorney right away who can help you with the proper course of action for the divorce. The outcome of filing for a divorce is that you will bring an end to this situation. You have to live in Georgia for 6 months and then you can file in this state.
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