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Make arrangements to leave. If he has been physically abusive to you, you can probably file a petition for an injunction and perhaps even get him removed from his own house, for a time.

If you move out and into your own apartment, she is not able to just move in with you. Be very careful about stopping payments on the house you shared as husband and wife without an order of the court specifying your responsibilities as to the marital home. You make a reference to "they" regarding the marital home. If that is in reference to children, that is all the more reason to be cautious when considering making any significant changes to how finances are handled without the court's directive. If you are not able to afford both your own apartment and payments on the marital home, I recommend seeking relief from the Court on this issue. A consultation with an attorney so that your specific situation may be more thoroughly reviewed would be beneficial. I hope that this helps.

Dear Anonymous:     You will  have to check with the requirements of Trinidad and Tobago.   In the United States, typically it does not matter where one married, but it does matter where one is living at thte time of the filing of the divorce.  Some states, and probably countries, have a residency requirement where a person must live in that jurisdiction for a certain period of time before filing. For example, in Florida you must live in the state 6 months before filing a divorce petition.    Best of luck, Cindy S. Vova Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.