Broken: Children, Parents and Family Courts

Broken: Children, Parents and Family CourtsDiscover the urgent and eye opening book *Broken: Children, Parents, and Family Courts.* This compelling trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2021, unveils the deeply flawed family law system in Australia that affects countless lives. With 320 pages filled with impactful narratives, authors Camilla Nelson and Catharine Lumby shine a spotlight on how the family courts often fail to protect vulnerable children from dangerous parents. They delve

Discover the urgent and eye-opening book *Broken: Children, Parents, and Family Courts.* This compelling trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2021, unveils the deeply flawed family law system in Australia that affects countless lives. With 320 pages filled with impactful narratives, authors Camilla Nelson and Catharine Lumby shine a spotlight on how the family courts often fail to protect vulnerable children from dangerous parents. They delve into the harrowing experiences of families ensnared in a legal system where judges wield significant power over parental rights, access to children, and even the living arrangements of families caught in distressing litigation. This book serves as a wake-up call, revealing how legal culture and gender politics have allowed the system to devolve into a battleground rather than a sanctuary for children and parents in crisis. It highlights the urgent need for reform in family courts to prevent further victimization of those they are meant to protect. A must-read for anyone interested in family law, child welfare, and justice for parents suffering in a broken system, *Broken* is a poignant reminder of what is at stake in family court proceedings. Uncover the truth and advocate for change with this essential read that confronts the alarming issues within family courts today.