Woman Locked Out of Bank Account After Fleeing Abusive Marriage

Financial Reset After Divorce and Abuse

• 💡 The speaker is undergoing a complete financial reset in her early 30s after owning a multi-million dollar company and going through a divorce.
• 💔 She had to leave her home due to abuse and control, which escalated the situation and led to her ex-husband taking control of their shared company.
• ⚖️ Lawyers are involved, but mediation is not until February, and she is currently receiving very little financial support.

Financial Disparity and Company Control

• 📉 The speaker went from a high income (around $20,000/month) to having almost nothing, having to rebuild financially and recently securing her first rental property.
• 🏢 Despite being a 50% legal owner of their manufacturing company (an LLC), her ex-husband has locked her out of all company systems and accounts, claiming she embezzled funds.
• 🚫 She cannot even access unemployment benefits because her ex-husband is blocking it.

Legal Process and Financial Strain

• 🏛️ Court proceedings are slow, with judges deferring financial and company disputes to the divorce hearing, which is delayed until after mediation.
• 💸 She is currently awarded $2,500 a month for custody issues, which is insufficient given her previous living expenses and current costs, including $1,750 for rent.
• 🚗 Significant expenses include gas for traveling to meet her ex-husband for custody exchanges and the ongoing costs associated with maintaining a household for her children.

Navigating the Path Forward

• 🏠 The family home, valued at $2 million, is also controlled by the ex-husband, and forcing its sale is a slow process despite court orders.
• 💡 The speaker is seeking advice on how to move forward financially, as working with her ex-husband is not an option, and she is unsure how to secure her 50% ownership of the company.
• 🗣️ Advice suggests finding a new attorney who understands her position as the victim of abuse and can advocate for her rights more effectively.