Just when you think you've brought a family through the turmoil of domestic violence and started a parent and the children on the path to some peace and quiet, the abuser strikes again!! The abuser simply starts a whole new campaign of domestic terror -- and without directly violating the injunction. How? By simply using the legal system designed to protect parents and children. First, the abuser starts with unfounded child protective service complaints. The parent and children are then subjected to investigations. And, if it doesn't work the first time, then the abusers will file for a domestic violence injunction alleging that the "custodial" parent is abusing the children.
All of this is legal, but all of this is still terrifying for the parent trying to work and keep the children safe. And, probably they are doing that without any financial assistance from the oh-so-worried abuser. How do I know this happens? I've just seen it in practice and am reminded that sometimes abusers really never give up. A young woman, who was granted an injunction, and custody of her children, is now facing yet another injunction hearing because her abuser has done just this and will not give up. A hearing is still required. Why? Because our system demands that we are as careful as possible when it comes to children.
Are you looking for an opportunity to help the "underdog?" If so, there are opportunities to step up and provide these beleaguered parents representation to preserve their hard earned protections. Our legal system is designed to help them, but sometimes the abusers push the envelope to get around the protections intended. With a little help from an attorney, the legal system will continue to work as it was intended. Let's make sure that abusers know that our revered legal system never gives up either. Call Kimberly Rodgers at 727-582-7480 and volunteer to help a parent keep the protections they and their children need and deserve.
Donna Lonsberry
Staff Attorney
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