The ending of a relationship may be one of the most stressful times in a person's life. The actions and reactions of the parties involved may precipitate angry feelings and it is sometimes necessary to obtain Court orders to protect against physical harm. Spousal abuse may be emotional rather than physical, such as withholding sleep, disturbances at work, continual spying on a spouse, harassing phone calls, and threats of physical force or confinement.
Many communities offer shelters for battered spouses and their children.
Details on these shelters are available from the police, chruches, family or conciliation courts, or local newspapers.