Broken: Children, Parents and Family Courts

Discover the stark realities of the family law system with 'Broken: Children, Parents and Family Courts.' This groundbreaking book reveals the troubling dynamics within Australia's family courts, highlighting the often-overlooked plight of children and victim-parents. Authors Camilla Nelson and Catharine Lumby candidly explore how the legal system, initially established to protect families and children, has devolved into a minefield of abusive litigation and political manipulation. Through poignant stories, they expose the catastrophic impact these courts have had on the lives of countless children and parents caught in the web of domestic abuse. Learn how judges wield tremendous power over the lives of families, making critical decisions about living arrangements and parental access, often in ways that endanger children's well-being. 'Broken' sheds light on the gender politics, legal culture, and financial motives that have turned family courts into places of distress rather than support. This powerful read serves as an urgent call for reform, making it essential for anyone interested in family law, child welfare, and social justice. Dive into the complex world of family courts and uncover the truth behind the headlines. Enrich your understanding and challenge the status quo with this compelling narrative. Perfect for parents, activists, and anyone seeking to advocate for children's rights, this book is an eye-opener that will inspire action for change. Order today from Smartfox NZ and take the first step towards understanding and addressing these pressing issues. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760643058
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 320


Description:
'What happens to kids in our family law system should be a national scandal - and yet, so few people know about it. This book finally lifts the lid on this broken system, and shows how this once-great institution now regularly orders children to see or live with dangerous parents, and bankrupts the victim-parents trying to protect them. An urgent call to action.'- Jess Hill, author of See What You Made Me Do

The family courts intimately affect the lives of those who come before them. Judges can decide where you are allowed to live and work, which school your child can attend and whether you are even permitted to see your child. Lawyers can interrogate every aspect of your personal life during cross-examination, and argue whether or not you are fit to be a parent.

Broken explores the complexities and failures of Australia's family courts through the stories of children and parents whose lives have been shattered by them. Camilla Nelson and Catharine Lumby take the reader into the back rooms of the system to show what it feels like to be caught up in spirals of abusive litigation. They reveal how the courts have been politicised by Pauline Hanson and men's rights groups, and how those they are meant to protect most - children - are silenced or treated as property.

Exploring the legal culture, gender politics and financial incentives that drive the system, Broken reveals how the family courts - despite the high ideals on which they were founded - have turned into the worst possible place for children and families devastated by domestic abuse.
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