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Marital Abuse

Sadly, many marriages are abusive. One spouse may abuse another spouse momentarily or regularly. Despite the fact that many people automatically associate abusive marriages with husbands abusing wives, wives can also abuse husbands.

Many abusive marriages have physical abuse. Physical abuse can take a variety of forms. It can involve mild actions, like pushing, shoving, or grabbing and squeezing. Worse abuse involves punching, slapping, burning, and kicking. Even worse abuse involves lengthy beatings. Additionally, physical abuse in marriages can consist of sexual abuse. For example, rape can occur in marriages.

Another type of marital abuse is verbal and psychological abuse. This type of abuse can involve many things. A spouse may use profanity against her or his partner. Or, a spouse may constantly speak negatively towards her or his partner, putting her or him down and saying cruel things. Psychological abuse also involves cutting one’s spouse off from outside contact, such as with friends and family. Moreover, psychological abuse also extends to controlling a spouse, for example deciding what a spouse does or with whom he or she socializes.

Abusive marriages often last longer than they should. A spouse may tolerate abuse for years, if not longer, out of fear about what might happen afterwards.

Speak with a San Jose Family Attorney

If you are in an abusive relationship and want to get out of it, help is available. For help and information, contact the San Jose divorce lawyer of Daniel Jensen at 408-296-4100.