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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
One thing I highly recommend to dads' lawyers in particular, and all lawyers in general, is to do pro bono representation of battered women -- I mean the truly battered, not the "he forwarded the school's e-mail to me" types.
(1.) This is a good thing to do.
(2.) You get real insight into what is a genuine DV case and what is a faked case by working both sides of the street.
(3.) You gain credibility with the bench.
(4.) In particular, you get to make this argument:
"Your Honor, you and I both know what it's like when a woman is really a victim of domestic violence. She's (insert summary of relevant factual details here, preferably from one of your cases before the same judicial officer). This woman [indicating the Petitioner] is not a victim of domestic violence; (reasons why not, contrasting with the first situation). She's insulting your intelligence . . . and she's insulting all the women who really are victims of domestic violence."
(5.) I often compare a truly battered woman with an old football player (like me) who can point to one old injury after another.
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unusual rule of evidence in DV proceedings -- hearsay OK
cite W2nd Gourley & ER 1101c4 <-- SINCE AMENDED; LOOK UP
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link for ABH
Your DV guys have to make their weeekly meetings or risk jail time, but this can
be a problem for those who have irregular work schedules or travel on business.
Associated has lots of meetings every week and will allow their clients to go to a
meeting (other than their regular group) for good cause shown.
update this contact information & see my directory:
Associated Behavioral Health
They have 3 offices (Bellevue, West Seattle and North Seattle).
800-858-6702. Their contact information says they are available 24/7.
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