Welcome to our community resources page dedicated to family law matters. In February 2018, Deanie M founder Kathleen Saucerman began her experience with the family law system. As a protective mother, Kathleen's firsthand experience illuminated a stark reality: the system often falls short of prioritizing the best interests of children, leaving many middle-class families vulnerable to exploitation during times of crisis.
For Kathleen and countless others, the end of a marriage doesn't always signal an end to abuse. Post-separation abuse and coercive control are unfortunate realities that many face, extending the trauma far beyond the dissolution of a relationship.
Here, we aim to empower individuals like Kathleen and provide a comprehensive repository of resources tailored to navigating the complexities of family law. Enter the Legal Abuse Scale (LAS), a crucial tool born out of a study published in May 2022. This scale, comprising 27 abuse items, was developed and administered to 222 survivor mothers, offering a framework to assess legal abuse in family court and other legal proceedings. From understanding post-separation abuse to utilizing tools like the LAS for advocacy, our page serves as a beacon of support for those navigating the often daunting landscape of family legal matters. Whether you're seeking guidance, solidarity, or simply a sense of community, you've come to the right place. Welcome to a space where knowledge is power, and support is unwavering.
Family, Mediation and Co-Parenting Support:
Jan & Jillian Yuhas, MA, MFT, CPC
Jan and Jillian are dedicated to helping individuals and families facing co-parenting complexities by amicably resolving disputes and increasing constructive communication for a peaceful resolution. They help families establish firm boundaries, evolve into their new lifestyle, support the psychological and emotional health of everyone involved, and create amicable Parenting Plans with a child-focused approach.
Divorce Coaches:
Moms With Swords
Been There Got Out
Been There Got Out
Helping moms facing post-separation abuse confidently navigate the demands in their lives in and out of the courtroom while prioritizing their children.
Been There Got Out
Been There Got Out
Been There Got Out
Providing expert, strategic guidance through our certified high-conflict divorce coaching services. Schedule a free 25-minute discovery call.
Lauren Free, Coach
Been There Got Out
Lauren Free, Coach
Helping mothers get heard in the courtroom, navigate the complexities of the legal system, protect their families, and reclaim their joy.
Online Resources
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
One Mom’s Battle is the battle of many. This is doesn't have to be an isolating experience. Whether you need to create a documentation system to protect your children or need of a divorce coach, you will find what you need.
Dr. Emma Katz: Family Courts
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
One Mom’s Battle is the battle of many (whether married, or not). This is an isolating experience but it doesn't have to be. It focuses on the intersection of narcissistic abuse and child custody issues.
Michelle Dempsey: Moms Moving On
Tina Swithin: Divorcing a Narcissist
Carl Knickerbocker: "The Parallel Parenting Solution"
Moms Moving On is your "go-to' guide. Trust your gut, take care of yourself, and find new life on the other side with this “straightforward” empowering guide to divorce for moms.
Carl Knickerbocker: "The Parallel Parenting Solution"
Carl Knickerbocker: "The Parallel Parenting Solution"
Carl Knickerbocker: "The Parallel Parenting Solution"
The Parallel Parenting Solution was written for people who want to eliminate the unnecessary drama of Coparenting with a high-conflict ex, particularly in the wake of a divorce battle. Coparenting doesn't have to take a toll on mental health, deplete finances, compromise your values, or threaten your safety.
Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola
Carl Knickerbocker: "The Parallel Parenting Solution"
Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola
Dr. C has proven strategies that have supported many parents as they navigate parenting children who have been coercively controlled.
The Protective Parenting Program will support you in managing your own traumatic reactions, enabling you to respond to your child’s behaviors with greater clarity and empathy.
Divorce professionals are essential to protecting yourself legally. Kathleen Saucerman would like to thank Casey Cummings (Rosenburg & Cummings) and Shazia Sparkman (Sparkman Law Firm) for their support in keeping her family safe.