Domestic Violence and Child Custody - From the Frying Pan to the Fire of Family Violence

One of the most dangerous myths about family violence is the presumption that family court will protect victims of domestic abuse. But the fact is this court can be used as a vehicle for the continuation of the battering dynamic. Read on to learn how and what you’ll want to know to protect yourself and your children.

Can we bring justice to family courts? That’s a highly political question, and I think the answer has more to do with the nature of the human beings behind the system and the misconceptions of those using the system to seek safety.