Quoting fahadash 1) Can her husband divorce her, sell the house, flee to India with everything and abandon the family like that? In the abstract, he CAN do any one or all of those things. Quoting fahadash 2) What would be the best way to stop him from fleeing the country without making sure he will be responsible for the children? The best way is to hire a lawyer and file for divorce pre-emptively. Quoting fahadash 3) Are there organizations that can help helpless spouses like her with things such as legal fees, education, financial help after divorce? Use google to find agencies that might help her.