Hi All,
I have been married for 2 years and a few months. My husband is an alcoholic, and a substance abuser (Weed) on a daily basis. He harasses me every time he drinks, he abuses me, fights with me and hurts me. I found out 10 days into our marriage and have been trying to stop him from drinking, he lies, hides it, and does everything to keep drinking. Tried taking him to a doctor, and he does not want to get better. His parents have also given up on him and my parents tried talking to him but he says he will change but does not.
I came away and have been living on my own for 1 month now, and want to file a divorce unable to bear the torture.
Even if he agrees to a mutual divorce, i doubt he will stick to it since he does not want to get separated. I'm worried this will drag on forever. Can somebody help me understand the following situations:
1. What wil happen if we file a mutual consent divorce, but he later withdraws it before the 6 months?
2. Can i file for a contested divorce after he takes back the mutual divorce agreement?
3. Can i directly file for a contested dirvorce, if so how long do you think this might take and what should i be ready for.
4. I do not have proof of him harassing me, other than emails and whatsapp messages where he gets agressive and abuses my family and me. But I do not have any kind of recording of him literally harassing me, threatening me, or beating me. Is what I have enough?
5. Could you suggest something that would help me get out of this early, I cannot bear the thought of going back to him and want this nightmare to end as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance!
Best regards.