Financial Abuse
When people tend to think of a person involved in an abusive relationship, what they usually consider are violent or emotionally manipulative partners. However, abuse can come in many forms. One of the more common but rarely considered forms of abuse in a relationship is financial abuse. Financial abuse occurs when one spouse restricts another’s access to personal finances, making them entirely dependent on their spouse.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of financial abuse, you do not have to accept it or treat it as “normal”. Contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 800-242-2151 to discuss your situation and learn more about your legal options in this difficult situation.
Signs of Financial Abuse
Our culture has a long tradition of treating the man in a relationship as the provider. For this reason, it can be difficult to recognize the signs of financial abuse, simply because of stereotypical gender roles. However, even if a husband is the sole bread-winner, they don’t have the right to financially abuse their spouse. The following are common signs of financial abuse:
- Setting allowances for spouses
- Restricting spousal access to household income, especially the abuse victim’s own earnings
- Requiring spouses to keep detailed expense accounts
- Not allowing a spouse to work or restricting a spouse’s job options
If you have experienced any of the preceding forms of treatment, you may be a victim of financial abuse.
Contact Us
If you are trapped in an abusive relationship, divorce may offer you an opportunity to seek a freer, happier life. Contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., by calling 800-242-2151 today to learn how we can help.
