1.   Abused women can gain new confidence when they realize they have political leverage against their abusive spouses.

2.   The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.

3.   And making sure every state has the same set of laws would help victims who leave their home state when fleeing an abusive spouse, Fromson said.

4.   Are women who stick around with abusive spouses simply choosing a risky lifestyle, like skydiving or stock car racing?

5.   Critics say making the divorce process longer and requiring counseling gives an abusive spouse more power to prevent the end of the relationship.

6.   Gov. William F. Weld insists that special care is taken in domestic violence cases to seal the addresses of women who might be in danger from their abusive spouses.

7.   How hard was it for her to leave her abusive spouse?

8.   In cases of physical or emotional abuse, some annulments prohibit abusive spouses from marrying in a Catholic church until they can prove they have sought therapy.

9.   Investigators and county prosecutors say that collecting evidence of criminal intent by an abusive spouse is a painstaking process that often requires documenting a pattern of violence or threats.

10.   Now I know the problem of abusive spouses can be real enough.