Citation

Bemiller M. J. Child Custod. 2008; 5(3-4): 228-255.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15379410802583742

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The following study adds to research that examines child custody cases involving a history of interpersonal violence. This study contributes to past research by providing qualitative accounts of women’s experiences with intimate partner violence prior to custody loss, institutional abuse at the hands of the family court, and abuse experienced after custody loss. Data come from a convenience sample of 16 noncustodial mothers from northeastern Ohio. Findings support past research, which finds corruption, denial of due process, and gender bias in the family court system. Policy recommendations are made and future research directions suggested. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)