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I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be
- A Guardian excerpt analyzes how mothers are often vilified in custody cases, shaping outcomes in ways that favor fathers.
- The piece draws historical parallels from George Sand and Caroline Norton to show long-standing gendered expectations in custody law.
- Experts warn that ‘parential alienation’ arguments can entrench conflict and be misused in judgments.
- Despite reforms, the article notes ongoing failures to data on shared custody outcomes and child welfare.
- The author highlights Pathfinder courts as promising experiments to reduce conflict in custody disputes.
- The narrative follows Esther and Ada’s case to illustrate contested choices about moving children between homes.
- Feigel argues the system often rewards ‘win/lose’ dynamics that harm children’s sense of reality.
- The piece cites government efforts to restrict alienation as a potential reform direction for abuse cases.
- Lara Feigel concludes with a personal note on gradual improvement as time passes post-court.
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