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Abuse, Safety & Documentation

Documenting abuse safely, technology safety, coercive control and protecting children — safety first.

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Block an Ex Safely While Still Co-ParentingHow to block an ex safely while co-parenting: save messages first, keep one channel open for the kids, follow court orders and plan for your ex’s reaction.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Safely Clear Your Browser History on a Shared Device (and When Not To)How to safely clear browser history on a shared device, why deleting it can raise suspicion, and safer options like private browsing and a safer device.8 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationCoercive Control: How to Show the Pattern to a Family CourtCoercive control evidence for family court: what coercive control is, why it’s hard to prove, which records show the pattern, and how to present it safely.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Document Emotional Abuse for Court When There Are No BruisesHow to document emotional abuse for court safely: what to write down, which evidence helps, how to keep it private, and the mistakes that can backfire.9 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Document Stalking by an Ex So Police and Courts Can See the PatternHow to document stalking by an ex: what to put in a stalking log, how to save texts, calls and sightings, what to do about trackers, and how to keep it safe.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationDocumenting Abuse for Family Court: How to Gather Evidence Safely and PrivatelyDocumenting abuse for family court, safely and privately: what to record, how to gather evidence without spying, where to keep it, and what never to do.10 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationDomestic Violence and Custody Mediation: How to Speak Up SafelyExplaining domestic violence in custody mediation: screening, opting out or separate sessions, what to say, and how to stay safe before, during and after.8 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationDomestic Violence Evidence Checklist: Free PDF With Safety Notes FirstFree domestic violence evidence checklist PDF: what to gather for a protective order or custody case, how to fill it in, and how to keep your evidence safe.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationIs Emotional Abuse Grounds for Full Custody? What Courts Actually WeighIs emotional abuse grounds for full custody? How courts weigh emotional abuse in custody cases, what evidence matters, and options short of all or nothing.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Build an Escape Plan From an Abusive Marriage, Step by StepHow to build an escape plan from an abusive marriage: what to pack, money and phone safety, where to go, protecting your kids, and who can help you plan it.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationFinancial Abuse Evidence in Family Court: What to Gather and HowFinancial abuse evidence in family court: what economic abuse looks like, which records show it, how to gather them safely, and how to show the pattern.8 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Record and Document Harassment From an Ex, Safely and LegallyHow to record harassment from an ex the safe, legal way: a dated harassment log, saving texts and voicemails, recording-consent rules, and when to report it.8 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationEscaping a Domestic Violence Marriage With a Child: Custody Steps to Take FirstEscaping a domestic violence marriage with a child: safety planning, custody orders, emergency custody, protective orders, and legal mistakes to avoid.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationPost-Separation Abuse in Family Court: Recognizing and Documenting ItPost separation abuse in family court can look like harassment, money control or litigation abuse. Learn the signs and how to document the pattern safely.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Protect Your Child From an Abusive Ex (Without Breaking a Court Order)How to protect a child from an abusive ex: emergency steps, court options like supervised visits, what to do when your child discloses, and what to document.9 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Prove Domestic Violence in Family Court and Show a Pattern of AbuseHow to prove domestic violence in family court: what judges weigh, which evidence helps, how to show a pattern of abuse with a timeline, and staying safe.11 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Prove a Toxic Home Environment in Custody Court: Facts Over LabelsHow to prove a toxic home environment in a custody case: what courts look for, the evidence that shows an unsafe home, and the mistakes that tend to backfire.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Prove Verbal Abuse in Family Court When There Are No BruisesHow to prove verbal abuse in family court: what counts, documenting verbal abuse from a co-parent, written proof, witnesses, and the limits on recording.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationOne-Party Consent Recording in Family Court: Read This Before You Hit RecordOne-party consent recording in family court, explained: how consent laws differ by state, when legal recordings still backfire, and safer ways to document.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationSafe Communication Apps for Domestic Violence: What Really Protects YouSafe communication apps for domestic violence survivors: encrypted messaging, co-parenting apps and fee waivers, and the phone settings that matter most.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationSafety Planning for Domestic Violence and Family Court: A Step-by-Step GuideSafety planning for domestic violence and family court: safer exchanges, a locked-down phone, court-day precautions, a plan for your kids and private records.8 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationHow to Stop Harassing Texts From an Ex Without Blocking ThemHow to stop harassing texts from an ex without blocking them when you share kids: one boundary message, one channel, careful records and legal options.7 min read

Abuse, Safety & DocumentationNNEDV Technology Safety Guidelines, Explained for Parents in CourtThe NNEDV safety guidelines for technology, explained for parents in family court: phones, location sharing, accounts, kids’ devices and documenting abuse.7 min read