Since there's a chance stories like this ARE true (which seems likely given that you have similar stories of your own), doesn't it make sense to reform the system... just to be on the safe side?
For example, how about giving all sides equal access to legal assistance? Or requiring some form of proof to substantiate abuse claims, or perhaps giving each side a chance to defend themselves in court before imposing something as serious as a restraining order, etc?
I absolutely agree that everyone ought to have to prove abuse.
Absolutely, 100%.
the judge in our case bends over backwards to be fair to him, even when he didn’t show up. They protect his rights alright, while he rides roughshod over ours.
I know I don’t have the worse case, I’m just frustrated at the kid gloves they treat him with. And he hurts my kids, just to get to me. grrrr.