I recently joined forces with The Court Said, the campaign for survivor family justice. I joined because Scotland's system faces similar problems to the justice systems in England & Wales, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other particular countries. The courts in these countries harm vulnerable victims of abuse. I will strive to continue the excellent work of my Scottish #thecoursaid campaigners and hope that together we can make a positive impact; not just for the victims of abuse currently in the system, but for those who enter the system in the future.
Read moreParental Alienation Lawyers & Experts Hoodwink Alienated Parents
Real alienation (psychological abuse)
To be alienated from your child brings the most unimaginable pain. A highly narcissistic individual will put their needs to hurt their ex before the parenting needs of their child. A parent who attempts to alienate a child has a worrying lack of empathy which allows them to behave in an agonisingly cruel manner.
Read moreFamily Courts Allow Perpetrators To Weaponize the System: They Have Betrayed Mothers & Children
Psychologically unsafe and violent fathers are using the family court system to terrorise mothers. When a dangerous father can no longer wield power and control in the home, they revert to using the family court to continue their torment and abuse. Some judges and welfare reporters are abusing their position to protect and assist dangerous fathers at the expense of the safety of children.
Read moreParental Alienation: The Grand Charade
A pattern emerged in the family courts of parental alienation (PA) raised as a response to domestic abuse claims. It resulted in brutal outcomes for mothers and children. The need for a child to maintain contact became a priority as society was subtly influenced to believe in a new stereotype; a hostile, vindictive mother; a woman scorned.
Read moreFamily Court: Creating Evidence When Your Child Resists Contact
Your child turns twelve; they don't want to go to the abusive parent's house for half of the summer holidays; they start to resist contact. You face a dilemma; you are court-ordered to send them. You know if you complain to the court the judge will think you are bitter and trying to prevent contact.
Read moreWhy Shared Parenting Will Harm Scotland's Children
Many key amendments of The Children's Bill (Scotland) will be considered at stage three of the legislative process, towards the end of the summer. Two issues which shall be discussed are the creation of a presumption of shared parenting, in law, and a change in the name of residence and contact orders. Scotland is moving towards an equal society, the presumption, on the face of it, sounds fair and reasonable.
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