Considering Separation Amid Emotional Abuse and Child Custody Concerns

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Courtney is considering separating from her husband after 12 years of marriage due to longstanding communication problems and ongoing verbal and emotional abuse. The couple has two children, and her husband has stated that he would fight for custody if she pursues a separation. • Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:25.5	and connect with me 24 seven at dr laura dot com Courtney welcome to the program hello dr. Laura
0:33.4	how are you hi good how Good. How can I help?
0:46.1	I'm in a situation where I'm planning to get a separation from my husband.
0:49.8	You mean a legal separation, not a divorce?
0:53.6	Yeah, a legal separation, not a divorce.
0:54.2	Okay.
0:59.0	And what are you hoping to accomplish with the legal separation?
1:10.0	I just want to live my life with my kids and a co-parent and a peaceful manner.
1:12.7	And that's it.
1:15.1	I don't.
1:17.6	And your mind, how is that different from a divorce?
1:26.7	Um, well, it's stem from religious belief.
1:31.3	And what religious belief is that from what religion?
1:34.6	I prefer not to say.
1:36.2	Oh, okay.
1:40.2	So you have a religion which doesn't allow you a divorce.
1:42.9	So you'd like to do a legal separation.
1:43.8	Is that correct? No, we can get a divorce, but I...
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