Even after my divorce, my abusive husband still has control over me.

Two and a half years ago I divorced my abusive and controlling husband. As part of our divorce procedures the court issued a decree ordering a division of assets. Part of that division was the equal splitting of my ex-husband’s pension and 401K. Fidelity, the company managing his funds, refuses to do so without my husband’s signature but he refuses to sign. Instead of pointing me to a law that requires his signature, they've only said it is their "company policy." This is unfair, they are allowing my ex to once again take control of my life.

My name is Misti Love and for 2.5 years I have been trying to get what the court has declared is rightfully mine. I finally had the courage to get a divorce, but I am still subjected to my ex’s whims because he knows Fidelity won’t release my funds without his signature.

No one should have to experience this feeling of powerlessness. Divorce is already such a difficult and life changing moment it shouldn’t be made more difficult by forcing someone to jump through hoops or navigate unnecessary red tape.

Fidelity needs to understand they are making it much more difficult for me to start my new life.

I have waited so long for my ex to do what’s right and sign the documents Fidelity requires. This money will change my life, and help me get out of the debt I have accrued after deciding to set out on my own. Please join me and tell Fidelity to stop demanding unnecessary paperwork and do what's right for people who find themselves in the already difficult situation of divorce.