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Survivor Battles Family Court After Abuser's Conviction

12/1/2025

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Story summary

Becky, a survivor of an abusive marriage, faced a family court hearing three days after her ex-husband was jailed for raping her twice to prevent him from gaining parental access.
"I shouldn't have had to co-parent with the man who raped me," she said, expressing frustration.
The case underscores a broader issue about violent or abusive partners seeking contact and the family court system's inadequacies in protecting survivors and children.

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Story summary

Becky, a survivor of an abusive marriage, faced a family court hearing three days after her ex-husband was jailed for raping her twice to prevent him from gaining parental access.
"I shouldn't have had to co-parent with the man who raped me," she said, expressing frustration.
The case underscores a broader issue about violent or abusive partners seeking contact and the family court system's inadequacies in protecting survivors and children.