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A Guide to Restraining Orders

A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence on getting an order of protection | Many survivors of domestic violence choose to get a restraining order, or ... read more
Why Didn't Florida Courts Protect This 4-Year-Old?

Abusive father John Stacey murdered his young son before killing himself, one day after the boy’s mom was denied an order of protection | Ali Kessler was 39 and living... read more
8 Common Post-Separation Domestic Abuse Tactics

Even after a survivor leaves, the abuser doesn’t always stop abusing | When domestic abuse victims leave a relationship, we assume they are safe. However, 90% of coerc... read more
2022 Battered Mothers Custody Conference Dates Announced

From April 29-May 1, mothers who are fighting to reclaim custody of their children from an abuser will find expert resources, hope | There is likely nothing quite as t... read more
It's Post-Separation Legal Abuse, Not High-Conflict Divorce

Abusers torment their exes through the courts in a form of coercive control | When abusers use the courts to harass their ex-partners, judges sometimes consider “the c... read more
Do I Need a Lawyer?

Know when it’s important to hire an attorney for domestic violence issues | If you’re contemplating leaving an abuser, you may be wondering, “Do I need a lawyer?” And ... read more
Domestic Violence and the Law

A comprehensive guide to understanding the legal system and how it can help protect you from an abuser | Crimes of domestic violence are some of the most underreported... read more
What Happens When You Press Charges for Domestic Violence?

Learn more about pressing charges for domestic violence. Keep in mind, state laws and local practices vary | If a partner has been abusive toward you, it may not be up... read more
National Defense Authorization Act Includes Sweeping Reforms

Reform removes serious crime prosecution from military command | Members of the U.S. armed forces aren’t held accountable by the civilian court system, but instead by ... read more
Revenge Porn Meets the Law: Federal Protections for Victims

A federal law on nonconsensual distribution of sexual images, or “revenge porn,” is poised to become law | Forty-eight states, the District of Columbia, and one U.S. t... read more
Jennifers' Law Addresses Coercive Control in Family Court

Connecticut is the third state to include this tactic of abuse in their definition of domestic violence after two murders make headlines | Connecticut Governor Ned Lam... read more
How to Find an Expert Witness for Court: Part 2

Where to find the right expert witness for your domestic violence or coercive control case, and how much you can expect to pay | If you read Part I of how and when to ... read more
How an Expert Witness Can Help Your Court Case: Part 1

Using an expert witness could help build credibility in domestic violence or coercive control court cases | Expert witnesses educate judges and juries in both criminal... read more
Part II: One Abuser, Three Wives and Zero Accountability

James’ second wife was nearly killed before finding herself behind bars for self-defense | Robin* met James* when he was technically still married to his first wife (s... read more
My 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Murdered by Her Father

Warrior mom Jacqueline Franchetti is working to change the family court system and protect other children from the same fate | Jacqueline Franchetti remembers her 2-ye... read more