The family court judge resolves disputes between separated parents and regards the child's welfare as their paramount consideration when deciding child arrangements. Or so society is led to believe.
Read moreNarcissistic Abusers Separate and Sabotage to Maintain Power and Control
Narcissistic abusers take an exploitative approach to relationships; they demand a constant source of adoration and attention from their partner. They target empathetic, nurturing individuals who will satisfy their needs.
Read moreAn Open Letter to Family Court Mums Forced to Co-Parent with a Coercively Controlling Ex
To all the mums out there trapped in family court proceedings and contact arrangements with a coercively controlling, narcissistic ex. I know you are suffering right now. I know how frustrating it is when no one believes you and no one can see what you see. It’s torturous when you are forced you to have a constant evil in your life.
Read moreThe Ten Hidden Dangers of the Family Courts for Victims of Coercive Control
The family court journey can be a treacherous one for victims of coercive control; they must proceed with caution and maintain a lookout for hidden dangers so they can assess the risk when raising or defending an action and exit the process unscathed.
Read moreHow The Family Courts Contribute to Gender-Based Violence
Research published by the University of Edinburgh this year shows how the family courts contribute to the pandemic of violence against women. Inequality in the family courts has caused decades of harm and suffering; the structure of the family courts allowed it to become a target, and once it got captured the harm compounded.
Read moreSummary of Academic Research on Parental Alienation (In Cases Involving Domestic Abuse)
What happens when a parent raises claims of ‘abuse’ in a civil family court action and it gets counterclaimed with ‘parental alienation’ or similar?
Here’s what the experts say.
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