Critical Conversation: Post Separation Abuse

Domestic abuse is about a need for power and control, and when the relationship ends that need doesn’t magically disappear. The family court system becomes the new platform for abuse, where abusers are hitting survivors where it hurts most, by directly harming or taking custody of their children. The family court system is tilted in an abuser's favor, and unfortunately abusers intuitively know that. In fact, abusive parents are more likely to seek sole custody than nonviolent ones and they are successful about 70% of the time, according to the American Psychological Association. Domestic abuse survivors are blindsided when they find themselves and their children further betrayed by a system that should protect them. Advocates discuss the precarious, bewildering nature of the family court system, offering insights and thoughts about solutions.

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