Man accused of breaking wife's nose

DGalea

Nov 12th 2010, 13:56

Domestic violence is appalling , no matter who the violent spouse may be.The majority of unhappy relationships are so because of violence .This, in the majority of cases, is due to underlying psychological disorders that were present even before the marriage was contracted That, make a marriage , contracted civilly or religiously ,invalid to start with anyway.Such marraiges are at present, annulled both civilly or religiously (in the case of a church wedding).Anyone assuming that divorce is easier or less expensive to get then a civil or religious annullment better think again,

DGalea

Nov 12th 2010, 22:45

What is unfortunately a fact of life is that very often, a battered spouse ends up re-starting life with another spouse who may also turn out to be another spouse-batterer.That is human nature for you. :(

DGalea

Nov 12th 2010, 13:19

Will divorce make a violent partner less violent to subsequent spouses or his/her first spouse if he/she is so inclined? Is there a law that forces a battered spouse to stay with a violent partner, no matter what, even if the violence may be a symptom of an underying psychological or psychiatric cause that renders the violent partner legally unsuitable to contract a valid marriage ANYWAY? What exactly would divorce achieve in similar cases that annulment , civil or religious, does not achieve, and what long-term solution will divorce provide?

Robert Callus

Nov 10th 2010, 20:24

I agree with you that the issue here is violence. Unfortunately our courts are too lenient with violent criminals (especially domestic) and many get the impression that as long as they do not kill, they can get away with it.

However, in the case of divorce, it is a pity that a man like this can vote in a referendum to impede his wife from divorcing him. And people like these are not just a handful.

Christopher Grainger

Nov 11th 2010, 07:41

previous two comments agreed, this is not directly about divorce, but about domestic violence.
Few people marry into a situation where violence is the norm, and, dependent on circumstamces, with the right kind of support it is possible for a relationship to survive, and the abuser rehabilitated, however, the ultimate sanction, presently seperation, has the potential to make the victim of violence a victim for a second time in not allowing them to move their lives forward.
I wish this couple the best of luck in finding their way again.

Stefan Farrugia

Nov 10th 2010, 16:22

Why is it not an option? On the contrary I would say that this is the best example why we need divorce in Malta....

S. Vella

Nov 10th 2010, 16:30

@S. Farrugia

Sarcasm Detection training required :-)

DGalea

Nov 10th 2010, 21:14

Does divorce mean that a violent man will not be violent towards a second ,third or fourth wife once he is divorced from his first wife? Will divorce stop him from turning up on the doorstep of his first wife to beat her up if he is so inclined?

Joseph Vassallo

Nov 10th 2010, 21:51

i hope it's better soon!

susan galea

Nov 11th 2010, 05:10

Oh, and not one for a car rental?