Domestic Abuse in Family Court: What Every Parent Needs to Understand

Domestic abuse is not always physical violence. It can include coercive control, emotional abuse, psychological abuse and financial abuse, all of which can have a lasting impact on adults and children.In this episode of Family Court Conversations, I speak with Amanda from Family Court McKenzie Friend – Kent & London about domestic abuse in family court, how it affects children, the role of IDVAs, Cafcass, social workers and McKenzie Friends, and what parents should understand when navigating the family justice system.We discuss:• Domestic abuse beyond physical violence• Coercive control• Criminal court vs family court• How abuse affects children• DASH risk assessments• Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders• The role of a McKenzie Friend• Practical support for parents navigating family courtThis episode is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.GuestAmandaFamily Court McKenzie Friend – Kent & LondonWebsite: https://familycourtmckenziefriend.com/Email: [email protected]:https://www.linkedin.com/in/family-court-mckenzie-friend-kent-london-370146395/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576721288768HostEveryman Justicehttps://everymanjustice.co.uk/Family Court Conversations:https://everymanjustice.co.uk/mckenzie-friend-guide/