In an earlier post last month, I blogged about the news of Taylor Armstrong seeking a divorce from her husband, Russell. Well, more drama has evolved in that now Taylor is alleging that her husband abused her during the marriage.
Sources connected the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have reportedly told TMZ that Taylor had showed her castmates bruising and other injuries, claiming her husband Russell was responsible.
According to sources connected with production of the show, Taylor was also adamant about hiding what she has called a "physically and emotionally abusive marriage". Further, sources state that Russell even got "aggressive" with Taylor at an event, and executives from Bravo witnessed same. These are serious incidences of abuse and should not be taken lightly.
Taylor has also told People.com that her arguments with Russell often became physical -- with Russell grabbing her, shoving her, and even pulling her hair. These are definitely classic examples of domestic violence and Taylor should have gone to court to obtain a restraining order. From an objective standpoint, I'm not sure why Taylor did not call the police or go to court for a domestic violence restraining order. Hopefully she does not have Battered Women's Syndrome.
At any rate, Russell has denied the hair-pulling, but admits to pushing her -- blaming "Housewives" for pushing the couple to their "limit." Regardless, physical abuse is never the answer and totally uncalled for no matter who or what may have pushed Russell to the "limit".
It is important that if you or someone you know is being physically abuse, beaten and battered by his or her spouse that they seek help immediately. A criminal or family law restraining order is available to protect the abused spouse.
Contact an Orange County divorce lawyer for more information.
Source: "Housewife" Taylor Armstrong PHYSICAL SIGNS OF SPOUSAL ABUSE
