Keep me logged in until I sign out. Spousal Abuse Suppose your spouse sometimes hits you or pushes you around. You are both over sixty-five, and it is harder for you to run away from him or her. You do not have to live with abuse, no matter what your age.
Physical abuse is against the law.
It is no more legal for your spouse to hit you than for a stranger to hit you. Fortunately, more and more police departments and courts are sensitive to domestic violence and are willing to help victims. If your spouse strikes you, call the police and file a complaint. You also may ask the police to help you find a domestic violence shelter. You may stay there if you wish to leave your abusive home.