At It’s My Family, we understand that for too many survivors, negotiations with the abusive parent, or the family court process, can feel retraumatising and unsafe. Research shows that emotional abuse is often minimised or dismissed in child arrangement proceedings — with only 42% of cases recognising domestic abuse as relevant, despite 87% of cases involving it. Psychological and coercive control is frequently overlooked, with systems often referring to it as “parental conflict”. The timely pressure to settle court cases can leave victims feeling silenced, unsupported, and exposed to further harm.

 

Our service exists to change that experience. We provide specialist advocacy, emotional support, and guidance  — helping survivors raise their voices, understand their rights, and make informed choices. By offering early intervention, assistance with negotiations, and support to communicate safely with perpetrators, we help reduce legal costs, limit trauma, and promote safer outcomes for children and parents.

 

At It’s My Family, we believe doemstic abuse should never be sidelined during decisions about child contact arrangements. We stand with you to ensure your story is heard, your childs safety prioritised, and your family supported every step of the way.