Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at mystory@makingherstory.org to find out how you can donate to our cause or if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Sign our petition with MeTooFamilyCourt here: https://www.change.org/p/demand-legal-reform-to-protect-children-in-family-court
Send us a message and let us know that you'd like to join our efforts here in South Carolina! You can also join the efforts below:
- Email us to find out how you can donate to our cause.
- We have partnered with the MeTooFamilyCourt movement to petition for reform in South Carolina. You can find our petition here: https://www.change.org/p/demand-legal-reform-to-protect-children-in-family-court
- National Safe Parents Coalition: to join advocacy efforts, go to: www.nationalsafeparents.org and select “advocacy community.”
- November is Family Court Awareness Month and if you’d like to assist in raising awareness at a community level, we’d love to have you! Go to https://familycourtawarenessmonth.org.
We offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions to help you feel more prepared, informed, and supported throughout the family court process.
Our coaching is designed for individuals navigating "high-conflict" custody, divorce, or child welfare cases involving DSS, law enforcement, or complex legal systems. We understand how overwhelming it can feel, especially when emotions are high and the stakes are even higher.
We can help you:
- Understand the general steps of custody and family court proceedings
- Explain how to prepare and organize information for your attorney
- Build strategies for communicating with DSS, law enforcement, and legal professionals
- Learn how to tailor your language for the courtroom
- Anticipate and prepare for common challenges including allegations of alienation or non-cooperation
- Identify red flags in high-conflict dynamics and focus on child-centered solutions
Important Note: While we are experienced in family court advocacy, we are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. Our coaching services are for informational and support purposes only. We do not draft legal documents, interpret laws, or represent clients in court. For legal guidance, please consult a licensed attorney.
Find more information on our Help page.
If you are interested in anonymously educating your judge or family court professional (GAL/minor’s counsel, attorney, custody evaluator, co-parenting therapist, CPS worker, PC, special master or your child’s therapist) about the realities of post-separation abuse and high-conflict custody battles, there is help. Yes, this can also be sent to schools (teachers, principal’s and guidance counselors) when requested.
https://www.highconflicteducationandresources.com/educate-your-judge
"Kayden's Law" is named after Kayden Mancuso, a 7-year-old girl from Bucks County, Pennsylvania who was murdered by her father during his court-ordered unsupervised parenting time.
The Keeping Children Safe From Family Violence Act or "Kayden's Law" in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA ) provides federal funds to states which improve their child custody laws to better protect at-risk children by:
1. Restricting expert testimony to only those who are appropriately qualified to provide it: Evidence from court appointed or outside professionals regarding alleged abuse may be admitted only when the professional possesses demonstrated expertise and experience in working with victims of the types of abuse at issue, whether domestic violence, child abuse, or child sexual abuse.
2. Limiting the use of reunification camps and therapies which cannot be proven to be safe and effective: No “reunification treatment” may be ordered by the court without scientifically valid and generally accepted proof of the safety, effectiveness, and therapeutic value of the particular treatment.
3. Providing evidence-based ongoing training to judges and court personnel on family violence, including: (i) child sexual abuse; (ii) physical abuse; (iii) emotional abuse; (iv) coercive control; (v) implicit and explicit bias; (vi) trauma; (vii) long and short-term impacts of domestic violence and child abuse on children; and (viii) victim and perpetrator behaviors.
4. Requiring that family courts making parenting time decisions consider past evidence of abuse, including protection orders, convictions and arrests for domestic violence or child abuse.
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