Mom wants divorce but is afraid of what husband will do

[HelpMom]

Help! My mom wants to divorce her husband of 12 years, but she is afraid the he or some of his friends will trash the house so she can't sell it or maybe even injure her if she moves somewhere else. All of her savings is in the equity in the house. Her husband has nothing to his name and has nothing to lose by causing havoc. He has a bad temper, but has never physically abused her in the past. Where can she turn to?

 

[calalily]

She could contact a battered women's shelter just to see what resources and suggestions they may have as they deal with abusive husbands all the time (even though there is no current abuse there may be if she divorces according to you). They may be able to tell your mother where to turn to for help most likely.