Q: Daughter qualifies for pro bono lawyer. But is on waiting list. Very abusive husband, 4 children, no money. Suggestion
Husband criminal record for physical abuse in NY in 1999, and then had probation revoked, same. Different woman, no recent record abused my daughter physically and emotionally for 14 yrs. Daughter got retraining order, but withdrew it. Husband retaliated and had her arrested after she dropped restraint, he never appeared in court against her. He filed for divorce 3 to 4 times starting with when oldest child was enfant to control her. Left to work that AM, kissed her goodbye, told her he loved her and then she was served. He is a true narcacist in the legal term. He has done the full "love bombing" and circle of abuse and control. They have 4 sons. During covid, he threatened to kill her if she didn't leave, verbal recording (he was unaware of) strangling her in front of the children. She left, afraid to report it, no money, homeless. She is fighting to get her boys, he earns 350,000 yr, parents home. Both cohab others, he is turning boys against her. He uses the court system
A: Because there is an asset involved potentially she may not qualify for free legal services, but she should definitely try to obtain same ASAP! There could be a Motion for Payment of Counsel Fees with the filing of a Divorce Complaint and other motions for relief, so that husband would be ordered to contribution to her representation to even the playing field.
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