Posts Tagged ‘post-separation abuse’
Family violence and parenting coordination
Making appropriate parenting arrangements when there has been a history of family violence can be challenging but, for many families, that is just the first step: once an agreement or court order is in place, the parents must then find ways to make it work, sometimes for many years. This is not easy, as many…
Read moreLegal bullying: When leaving doesn’t end the abuse
One of the most troubling kinds of post-separation abuse is legal bullying: the intentional misuse and manipulation of family laws and family court processes by the abuser.
Read moreHow a detailed family court order can lessen post-separation abuse
A good family court order or agreement about the arrangements for the children can facilitate a workable relationship between a woman and her ex-partner and lessen opportunities for post-separation abuse. The more details that are set out with precision in the order, the less room for misinterpretation, misunderstanding or manipulation, and the fewer issues the…
Read moreManaging post-separation abuse
Unfortunately, many abusers are not yet ready to give up their power and control after the couple separates so the abuse continues. This is often referred to as post-separation abuse. Women may have to deal with ongoing issues for months or even years after their formal family law case is over, especially when there are…
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