Read this if you’re a man who’s:
- concerned about your safety or your children’s safety because your female partner is mistreating you,
- depressed because your female partner is mistreating you, and
- wondering if your partner’s actions are abuse.
In this resource, partner means the female person you are or were married to, live or lived with in a marriage-like relationship, or have a child with.
The information we provide on this site explains the law in general and isn’t intended to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Because each person’s legal issue is different, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. See Where can I get legal advice? to find legal services.