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⭐How does a Family Court usually make decisions with regards to parental contact in cases where domestic abuse is alleged?
⭐How serious would the domestic abuse have to be for the court to make no order for contact?
⭐What protective measures can be put in place to ensure the safety of the abused parent and children during visitations or exchanges?
There has been a lot of research on domestic abuse and its impact on children. Whether they are directly abused or witnessing abuse, statistics show that 52% of children exposed to domestic abuse experience behavioural problems. At the same time, it is important for children to maintain relationships with both parents after separation, as this supports their self-identity and developmental needs. Consequently, courts face the complex task of balancing the two – the necessity for children to know and interact with both parents after a relationship breakdown, while also ensuring that they are protected from harm in cases where domestic abuse is a concern.
To discuss this topic, I invited Yuliya Osudina to join me. Yuliya is a family solicitor at Peacock law in Epsom. She worked in several law firms in the City prior to moving to a more local firm in Surrey. Yuliya deals with a wide range of issues arising out of relationship breakdown. She has expertise in all aspects of family law, including children disputes and cases involving allegations of domestic abuse.