Hi, I'm here to help a friend out and looking for answers for any kind of help. First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this post and everyone seems like a great group here. My friend is legally still married, but they are separated and she has full custody. He has ht her and the kids before. I don't know if anything has been reported or documented. I know she is scared and I want to help her. What can she do or I to help her situation. I know I haven't given you all the full detail, but this is what I need to work with right now.

Coming from someone that was in an abusive situation I will tell you that there is all kinds of help out there. A lot of women advocate support groups. There are aslo sherlters all over the country for situations like your friends. They will help her rebuild her life if she chooses to leave. The first step would be to make some phone calls. I don't have anumber for your area but all you have to do is google it. I hope this helped a little not sure how much of a help it was?

He won't sign divorce papers. What is the best way to handle this? I know that they don't live together anymore. I'll have to find out if he is still hitting her. I know they still do things together as a "family" with the kids. Should I have her document all the things that has happened to her?

That would be wise to document everything! She can file for a divorce on the grounds of menatal cruility and a whole lot more. She does not need his consent in this situation. She has a lot of rights if she is in a situation such as this. Legal aid she should and probably can speak to a legal aid attorney. That is another suggestion.