When love turns into violence -

Forced out of a marriage – forced out of Denmark

We just saw this happen – once again. The woman, crying, with bruises and scars after a serious beating. Now she´s at the precinct, filing her husband for abuse and domestic violence. Maybe she has already filed for divorce, and one thing is certain: When her reasons to complain are severe violence, divorce will be granted right away.

Her background is the same as many other battered women, we have been counselling over the years. Grown up in a small town in Eastern Europe, the Near Orient or maybe in Africa, very often eith little or no knowledge about life in the modern, Western European wellfare societies. All those women share one thing – the dream...

Most women dream about a life with husband and children in a peaceful setting – and of course they dream about a modern home with a few of the requisites, that are common in a modern Danish household, the laundry machine, the quisine,  – even simple things such as water running out of a tap is part of her dream. When she sees an opportunity to make the dreams come true through a marriage with a man from a rich society like the Danish, it is like the fairy tale about Cinderella.

When the marriage turns out to be more like a nightmare, it doesn´t matter whether the woman is married to an ethnic Danish man or to a man with another origin – as soon as the man turns violent, the dream falls apart, and the foundations of life turn into crumbles.

It is at this time – now – time has come for the woman to take some important precautions, especially if there are children involved. If You think, the woman´s situation resembles your situation today – then you must do something about it now. Go to friends or colleagues and ask about your legal position. If they have been staying in Denmark for many years – or if they are Danish – they´ll know what advice to give to You. You must know everything about your rights, your access to legal assistance, about your permission to stay in Denmark, your rights to be with your children, the consequences of a divorce. There are many questions, but if you ask, you´ll get the right ansvers. If you don´t ask, you may end up in deep trouble. Especially you must know all about the assistance and counselling, you are entitled to, when the matter becomes urgent. – and that is where we come in.

Feel free to call us at any time, day and night on the phone. Or by email. Or visit our offices Tuesday or Thursday (open both days 1 pm – 5 pm). We are always prepared to assist you and answer whatever questions you may have. Our countrywide counselling is provided by skilled and trained experts.

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+45 88709898 (office) or
+45 26 22 36 11(chief counsellor)

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