Many questions about divorce, and legal issues.?

If she can prove the abuse, she can have a protection order placed on him and he can be forced out of the apartment. But, she will need to have concrete proof... police reports, photographs, outside testimony, etc. She can't just say he's a jerk and get a protection order to stick. She'll probably have to fork over at least half of the damage fee as part of the divorce settlement. As for the rest of it, she needs to contact an attorney. Each state has a legal aid department in the family court systems. She needs to call them and get an attorney lined up to guide her through everything. The services are usually free for low income people through the legal aid department.