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Domestic violence survivor says family court costs keep piling up

Original: Surviving DV is a long haul. Escape is just the beginning. Family court has cost me about $15,000 so far, not to mention

A domestic violence survivor is describing how escaping abuse was only the start of a long struggle. They report spending roughly $15,000 on family court proceedings so far, with another $1,000 bill due, and say they initially went without a lawyer because they could not afford one, leading to further harm. The post has drawn attention to the financial and emotional toll family court can place on abuse survivors long after they leave.

Why now: It highlights the ongoing financial and legal burden survivors face after leaving an abusive relationship, resonating with people discussing family court costs.

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• Surviving DV is a long haul. Escape is just the beginning. Family court has cost me about $15,000 so far, not to mention the unmeasurable abuse that occurred because I thought I couldn't afford a lawyer at the beginning. There's another $1,000 bill due this week. It won't end… · nat@lgbtqia.space · 26

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