If your friend beat her up she needs to look for a divorce lawyer..
If someone else beat her up she needs a lawyer who specializes is in civil suits. If she suffered injuries more than the state allows on a personal injury. if they are less than $ 5000, that she is suing for a lawyer is not a necessity. & most likely will not take the case , it will make them no money.. She will get to keep all that is awarded her , if she sues this person on her own.
This is why lawyers will not become involved if what the person can get is less than that, it is not worth what they go through in paper work & expenses & will be paid verses major damages in high numbers so it is worth their while*
