Domestic Violence & Coercive Control
"You deserve to be in environments that bring out the softness in you, not the survival in you." -Ronne Brown
Far too often in our society, women and men suffer in silence behind the closed doors of their homes. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, which equates to more than 10 million people per year.
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It takes a domestic violence survivor an average of 7 times to leave his/her abuser before ending the relationship for good, and this is often the most dangerous time for survivors because the abuser has lost control of his/her intended victim.
Abusers are master manipulators, and there is just so much for survivors to consider when separating from their partner, such as:
Where will I go?
How will I pay for my expenses?
How can I keep my children safe?
What about my pets?
What happens if my ex finds me?
At Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center, we have personally witnessed the utter devastation that domestic violence wreaks on families, and we tirelessly and passionately advocate in the courtroom on behalf of our survivor clients and their children. It is also our mission to bring more awareness to the family court system about other types of domestic violence beyond physical violence that can have major implications on family law cases (especially surrounding custody issues) to include verbal, psychological, emotional, and financial abuse.
Navigating a family law case against a narcissistic ex or with elements of coercive control can be especially difficult as the wounds from this type of abuse aren't as visible to the court. Additionally, a party with a narcissistic personality disorder can be charming and present well, and their tactics of manipulation, gaslighting, extreme control, belittling, and isolation can be more difficult to prove and to get the judge to take seriously. But this doesn't make the effects any less damaging to the survivors of narcissistic abuse who often need specific court orders in place to minimize post-separation abuse.
If you are experiencing any form of domestic violence, let us be your lifeline. We can seek a restraining order or harassment prevention order on your behalf, file a divorce, custody action, or modification, and ease the burdens of the enormous weight you are already carrying. We're here for you. Book your consultation with us today.
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