Understanding Coercive Control in Family Law with Mary Anne Ryan

“Every case is different, every victim is different.”In this illuminating episode of Real Ambition, Iolanthe is joined by Mary Anne Ryan, highly respected barrister and current president of the Tasmanian Bar, to discuss the implications of the Friseal & Friseal [2025] appeal case on family law, particularly regarding coercive control and family violence. Mary Anne unpacks the role of evidence over demeanor in court, the key steps in determining allegations of coercion and control, and the impact of the case on how practitioners present cases involving family violence. The discussion highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in family law and the necessity for practitioners to adapt to new understandings of coercive control.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Iolanthe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and her agency ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Assembly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Buy Iolanthe's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠100 Days of Brave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Axe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ flexible workspace.If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of domestic violence, support is available.In Victoria:The Orange DoorSafe Steps: 1800 015 188In Tasmania:Safe Choices: 1800 806 189Nationally:1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Family Violence Law HelpBeyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Lifeline: 13 11 14If you are in immediate danger, call 000