In many states there is a waiting period (6 mo to a year) for people to be able to get a divorce, unless the have the financial ability to hire a lawyer.
Victims of Domestic Violence/Abuse should not be forced to stay legally married to an abuser.
Even if the couple is seperated the abuser assumes full control over their victims and the victims have a hard time finding housing if they are still legally married.
No one should be forced to deal with their abuser. They should be able to get full freedom from the situation.