I am in a abusive marriage and decided to leave him. I am working with social workers who help me go through the court/legal process. I have a TRO and he cannot contact me or his children. He refuses to support his children financially. He pays for rent and major bills but refuses to give me money... View More 
answered on Oct 30, 2015
Hire an attorney and get the advice that you need about this. At least go to speak with a family attorney in your area and have a full discussion.
I am a shm with 3 kids, seperated because he is psychol. And phys. Abusive. He is not paying me any money. He is paying for rent and all major bills. Do i have the right to transfer money from his acc. To mine (it's not a joint acc)? I would keep records that it's used for food. Just... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2015
No. If you are not on the account, you can't draw funds from it.
You need to file suit for legal separation (if allowed in your state) or divorce. Then you may be able to get a court order requiring him to support you and your children.
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