My sister is being charged to court for maltreating children in her custody, do I need a lawyer to defend her?

My husband has been beating me for any slight provocation for the 9 years we have been married. We have three kids. How can I get him to stop it?

I want to leave the marriage but I need my children with me..pls helpPls sir, ma'am... what do I do when my husband abuses me..beats me up, and threatens to...