I had to leave my martial home three years ago after 17 years of marriage. This was due to continued emotional abuse, controlling behaviour and fear for my life due to excessive rage and manipulation. My daughter was also subjected to similar control and abuse. I filed for Judicial Seperation on the grounds of cruely and recieved the decree after three years of court battle. My spouse is impossible to deal with and would not agree any proposal for mutual consent.
Throughout the marraige I was the primary earning member and we have joint properties. He was unemployed for 10 years out of the 17 years of marraige. He is living in our joint home and holding onto all of the joint property and the jewerly locker.
What is the best approach for me to get my share of the property? I am willing to split everything at 50% inspite of contributing much more than 50%.
Should I file for divorce in order to get property? Or there other means by which I can my share of the joint property? How long will it take? Please note that he is likely to contest anything I try to the fullest.
Thank you in advance
