Legal Options For Abuse

Summary

Emotional abuse in Indiana may fall under domestic violence laws, which cover family or household members, including spouses. Infidelity typically doesnt lead to criminal charges but can impact divorce proceedings. For safety, contact a local domestic violence hotline and seek legal advice from a professional attorney.

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Marla
Nice to meet you, Marla. How can I assist you with your legal issue in Indiana today?
i have been married to my narcissistic husband for 12 years and he has always very verbally and emotionally abused me and i have trauma bond and t\emotionally damage and more trauma..Can I press charges against him oh and he is cheating also
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Marla. In Indiana, emotional abuse could potentially fall under the state's domestic violence laws. However, it's crucial you seek legal advice from a professional attorney in your area:
- Indiana's domestic violence laws cover "family or household members," which includes spouses.
- Infidelity doesn't typically factor into criminal charges, but could impact a divorce case.
- For your safety, consider reaching out to a local domestic violence hotline.