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Pacific Standard spoke with Kara Bellew, a partner at a matrimonial and family law firm, about the best route for survivors to seek a divorce, and how abusers are able to manipulate the legal system.

• By Natalie Pattillo

Despite growing evidence that abusers often use custody battles to retain control over their former spouses, Congress is still punting on basic protections for survivors.

• By Natalie Pattillo

Parents with multiple ex-partners and children can plan their weekend custody schedules with a not-so-simple mathematical model.

• By Bettina Chang