Divorce and Domestic Violence

[Rachel S.]

My question involves a marriage in the state of:
Hi, I am foreign national and I've been married to American for almost 2 years. I am a permanent residents of USA and expecting to have Neutralization interview in March,2012.

I've experienced physical and verbal abuse often including kicking, pulling hair, punching, criticizing, cursing and yelling.
(Once I collapsed after continuous bitting and kicking and couldn't wake up for 30 min)

I've never thought about getting divorce but thing is getting worse and I don't have other choices but Divorce.
Since I'm not familiar with U.S. Law I don't know what thing has to be done. My husband also wants to get divorced but he is so cheap, doesn't want to pay me anything. But I think I deserve to get compensation after physical and mental suffering.

One more thing, we've never had sex after we married. I was always regected. Can it be another reason to divorce?

[Dogmatique]

You have a short marriage and that would generally preclude you from spousal support.

Please go here click here and look at the resources for domestic violence victims. Many shelters can guide you to legal resources to help you file for divorce.

Where are you located (so that we can look for local resources for you)?