1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Verbally abusive husband. Needing advice

Discussion in 'General Chit Chat' started by Erica, Feb 13, 2016.

  1. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    Good morning everyone, I am desperate for advise.
    I just got married last December 2015 and I don't know what I'm getting into...
    My husband is becoming verbally abusive to me telling me that I'm bitch, ****ed, screwed, psychotic, user , miserable tart and stuffs.
    I'm getting afraid to go to UK cause I don't what my life would be there. I told him I want a divorce and he told me that is hold give him 173000 so he will divorce me. We got married in philippines, I can't file for a divorce cause it won't be recognize here it should be the foreign spouse to file a divorce abroad.
    After that I need to get my own solicitor here in Phil and have court hearings so the philippines law will recognize my divorce and will be free to remarry again. Please help me, give me an advice I'm getting desperate.
    Thank you
  2. bigmac
    Offline

    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Hi..welcome to the site.
    Have you got a spouse visa yet...to come to the UK?. If you haven't...you can't...simple as that.
    How long have you known each other? How did you meet?..when and where did you meet?
  3. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    Hi @big mac we will apply next week for spouse visa but I'm having doubt if I will be happy and safe in uk, we met in an online dating site we've known each other for 7 months.
    Big mac I'm goung to b far from my family when I live in uk, I am getting afraid of him. Told me that after 2.5 yrs and we didn't get along well I will be sent back to Phil. Marriage is not like that marriage is not a trial and error thing. Help me what to do
  4. Mattecube
    Offline

    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    where is your husband now?
  5. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    @john townsend he is now back in uk. ..
    I am not a bad filipina, I am not a scammer or a user. .I wnat a family an peaceful life, working together and building a family. ..

    Can you please tell me, at british people really have an awful mouth and will talk bad to their spouses?

    He told me taht if I want a divorce I should pay 2.5 grand, I am poor and jobless I can't pay for that bif amount while him he can get married to any english woman in uk as we are married in philippines it might not be recognize in your country.

    I want to know what can I do? And my rights as well..
  6. bigmac
    Offline

    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    So..is your husband still over there in the Philippines with you ?
    If yes..how long can he stay for?
    Does he meet the financial requirements as your sponsor?
  7. bigmac
    Offline

    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Oh..then you're OK...do nothing. It's you that has to apply for the spouse visa....have you got the £1000 it will cost ?

    He will soon get fed up waiting. He would be an idiot to risk coming over to you again. Let him divorce you in due course..write it all off to experience
  8. AndyRam
    Offline

    AndyRam Banned

    Domestic abuse is disgusting. There are strong laws against it here that have thankfully been bolstered. You do have rights.

    Your marriage in Ph is valid here as long as you have a marriage certificate.

    Stay strong and calm. Take your time to come to a decision. Cut or diminish contact until you do. Don't get drawn into the game.
  9. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    @bigmac no he's already back in uk now, he stayed here in philippines last Dec 16-30, 2015
    Yes he is okay, he met all the requirements with the accommodation and and financial aspect. Our spousal application will be ready to lodge at VFS next week. ..but I'm getting afraid of him...bad mouths, I told him I don't want to be disrespected...he told me he will change and will say sorry, but he will repeat it.should I continue to go to UK if ever my visa will be approved? Thank you
    He is 31 and I'm 25...
  10. Mattecube
    Offline

    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    if the issue is as bad as you make out and I have no reason to doubt you as @bigmac says do not apply for the visa do not come to the UK, keep all communication to a written level and let him know the reasons you are doing it
  11. AndyRam
    Offline

    AndyRam Banned

    Most people do not change, despite them pleading they will.
  12. Aromulus
    Offline

    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    You may have a way out, claiming spousal abuse and non cosummation of marriage............

    No need for witnessess for that......
    Just keep any messages that contain verbal abuse and threats...
  13. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    Non cosummation of marriage? Sorry that word is very new to me..what is that mean? And where will I file that. I love my husband, I still want to give our relationship a try I just want to know my options...
    Thank you for the advice
  14. Micawber
    Offline

    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    There's usually more than 2 sides to every story and we only know 1 side.
    Having said that, if you have any doubts on your personal safety at all please do not come to the UK.

    I spent a couple of years helping Filipina's who went to UK and found themselves at the mercy of bullies and worse.
    Yes you have rights in UK but it's not that easy.

    You should not go blindly into such a relationship.
    It doesn't sound to be a healthy relationship at all.

    How many times have you met each other during the 7 months ?
  15. AndyRam
    Offline

    AndyRam Banned

    You must be very cautious if you do. The misery of living with an abusive partner is incredible. Could he turn violent? Sounds likely.

    Do you have any relatives in the uk?
  16. Aromulus
    Offline

    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    I am not too good or subtle to explain the birds and the bees...
  17. Mattecube
    Offline

    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Non cosummation of marriage? Sorry that word is very new to me..what is that mean? And where will I file that. I love my husband, I still want to give our relationship a try I just want to know my options...
    Thank you for the advice

    non consummation put bluntly is having not had sex with your husband,
  18. bigmac
    Offline

    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Non consummation of marriage is..I believe...grounds for annulment. But that will still cost you.

    Do remind your husband you require maintenance even though he is back in the UK.
  19. Erica
    Offline

    Erica Member

    We've met each other twice and stayed a total of 34 days during the visit here in philippines.
    He will pay the visa application, nhs surcharge and stuffs..
    If I divorce him I will pay 173,000 pesos or 2.5 grand to him so he will file divorce in uk.
    I still want my relationship to work out after all he is my husband...he send me 3,000 pesos monthly.
    I think I can't get annulment because that is so costly I am poor I can't afford that..no one in my family can help me with that. .sadly
    I'm just seeking for advise and options. Thank you for my advise and replies I will update you all
    Hopefully we will still fix this. You know filipinas are soft hearted and loving..
    Oh God please bless us..
  20. Aromulus
    Offline

    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    I remembered to have read it before now, sorry it took so long.

Share This Page