Part 2 of three-part series by our reader 'Still Reforming' The first thing I did when I set about looking for a lawyer was to do a simple on-line search for 'divorce attorney in (my area).' Oodles of names came up. So I called a friend who had recently gone through divorcing an abusive spouse,… Continue reading Unholy Mediation: A Legal Nightmare for the Victim of Domestic Abuse
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The Unsettling ‘Settlement’: A Domestic Abuse Victim’s Shock at Encountering the Legal System
Post 1 of a three-part series by 'Still Reforming' As Christians, we are familiar with the concept of the “letter of the law” versus the “spirit of the law.” Generally speaking, no matter where you live the law is greatly more concerned with the letter than the spirit. Lawyers, judges, and professionals in the legal arena all… Continue reading The Unsettling ‘Settlement’: A Domestic Abuse Victim’s Shock at Encountering the Legal System
