Resources for fighting back in family court

"There is a national crisis for women and their children in the family law courts of this country. Affirmed by experts and leaders in the women’s movement, the existence of this crisis is verified by women in every state who report injustice in their family law cases, especially battered mothers trying to protect their children from abusive fathers who aggressively litigate against them, using family court to stalk, harass, punish, and impoverish their former partners and children. NOW recognizes this crisis for women and their children and seeks to address discrimination against women in family courts.

The information presented here has been compiled by the National NOW Family Law Advisory Ad Hoc Committee. Created in April 2004, this all-volunteer committee is comprised of parents, grandparents, activists, paralegals, organizers, attorneys, and advocates from across the nation devoting their collective experience and expertise in family law and navigating the family court system to NOW’s work in promoting justice and equality for women."


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The Daily Solution

In all your relationships, construct a "disagreement safety zone." 

Allow for alternate opinions and viewpoints from the people you love.  Accept that they will not always see life through your eyes, as well. 

This practice builds character, patience and the ability to actively listen to others.

Don't fear what you don't understand. 

Even if you agree to disagree with someone, you can enjoy a mutually-meaningful fellowship with him/her.

When we commit to loving people who disagree with us, three very important things happen:  we learn, we cultivate healthier relationships, and we SOLVE PROBLEMS!

(NOTE: there is a huge difference between disagreement and abuse.  Never let another person or group of people disrespect you by verbally, emotionally, or physically abusing you.  Always practice self-love.)