Actor Terrence Howard was served a restraining order to stay at least 100 yards away from his estranged wife Michelle until their court hearing. Michelle Howard claims Terrence was beating her up on a consistent basis since the first week of their marriage and she suffers chronic health problems due to years of his abuse.

Terrence Howard‘s wife, Michelle Howard, has filed for divorce from the actor after one year of marriage.  They were married on January 20, 2010. According to documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, the couple separated on January 27, 2011.