by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

A common theme for battered mothers in divorce proceedings is that they begin thinking they are holding the winning hand when it comes to domestic violence and child custody. They typically are awarded temporary custody of their minor children and may even have protective orders in place.

Then, “out of the blue,” the tide turns and their children are pulled right from under them—handed over to the custody of their father who is, more often than not, an abuser.

To read the complete article, please visit: Domestic Violence and Child Custody – Abuser’s Use of Mental Healthcare to Discredit Domestic Abuse Victims

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