Financial abuse refers to a situation where one partner tries to control the other’s financial resources, typically in order to make them financially dependent and gain power and control in the relationship. Common signs of financial abuse include:

• Withholding money - not allowing the other person to manage their own finances

• Controlling spending - preventing their partner from making purchases

• Preventing employment - discouraging employment or sabotaging their job opportunities

• Threatening financial harm - threats to ruin their partner’s financial stability