Research on self-representation in family law proceedings from @JaneWangmann, Miranda Kaye, Tracey Booth and @ANROWS finds high numbers of women self-representing is because of cost and eligibility criteria for legal aid. #VAW https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/self-representation-creates-barriers-for-women-in-the-family-law-courts/
Self-representation creates barriers for women in the Family Law Courts | ANROWS - Australia's...

Women who have experienced family violence are often unable to afford legal representation in the Family Law Courts, and report that representing themselves disadvantages their cases, according to a...

https://www.anrows.org.au/media-releases/self-representation-creates-barriers-for-women-in-the-family-law-courts/
Angela Lynch CEO of Women's Legal Service Qld tells of women being told they need to sell a $16,000 car to meet legal aid criteria #VAW @ANROWS
The research found that safety at court is a real concern for self-represented litigants with for example a lack of safe rooms in regional circuit courts #VAW @ANROWS
Being a victim of #familyviolence adds a complex layer to self-representation in family law proceedings. There is a pressing need to ensure safety for victims of violence, says Dr Jane Wangmann #VAW #16Days @ANROWS
. @ANROWSCEO highlights how practical and implementable the recommendations of this research report - “No straight lines”: Self-represented litigants in family law proceedings involving allegations about family violence - are. #VAW #16Days
Finally the researchers say that self-representing litigants are often surprised to find that in Family Law Court proceedings it is "all about the paperwork" and #DFV often isn't mentioned at all. What a way to diminish the issue and the lived experience. ☹️ #16Days
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