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Why Divorce Cases Involving Allegations Of Abuse Still Confound Family Courts

January 15, 2021

Across Canada, as well as the U.S., family court is a tangled, vastly under-resourced jungle that includes hundreds of lawyers, judges, child-protection workers and custody assessors. It’s a system that has long struggled to deal with cases that involve allegations of domestic violence, especially when determining custody and access. That’s in part due to a culture rife with sexist stereotypes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: canada, domestic violence, Family Court

Florida Blames Mothers When Men Batter Them – Then Takes Away Their Children

December 16, 2020

Mothers victimized by violent men told child welfare workers the truth. They expected help. Instead, they lost their children. To get their children back, they are faced with and time-consuming obstacles that often are unrelated to the allegations against them.  In defiance of widely accepted best practices, Florida aggressively removes children from parents – most of them mothers – who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: child custody, dcf, domestic violence, florida

Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors

November 13, 2020

Due to the pandemic, many victims of domestic violence are being isolated at home with their abusers. The impact has caused an increase of unhealthy environments, making it harder to reach out for help and find safe options without being monitored.  The team at MyMove.com created a guide to provide comprehensive information for victims and survivors of domestic violence who may be struggling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: domestic violence, red flags, resources, warning signs

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