Rights and Remedies
Rights and Remedies is your go-to podcast for survivors, advocates, and those wanting to explore the legal and human dimensions of sexual abuse, cyber abuse, domestic violence, and child welfare. Each episode unpacks the complexities of these issues, examines the civil rights challenges affecting vulnerable populations, and highlights the innovative approaches to making a difference. Tune in for expert insights, powerful stories, and a roadmap to healing and justice.
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Rights and Remedies
Domestic Violence in Family Courts, High-Conflict Divorce & The Realities of Family Law with Michele Locke | Ep 29
This week on Rights and Remedies, Allison speaks with Texas-based family law attorney and former judge Michele Locke.
With over 22 years in the courtroom, including time presiding over a domestic violence court, Michelle brings both fierce advocacy and lived insight into what really happens in high-conflict family law cases.
They discuss:
- What it’s like running a dedicated domestic violence court
- The shift in family law post-COVID and rising case hostility
- How jury trials work in Texas divorce and custody cases
- The personal cost of doing this work, and the burnout many lawyers silently carry
- Gender dynamics in law, emotional labour, and finding boundaries in the courtroom
- How courts can retraumatize survivors, and how to do better
From abuse allegations to parenting plans, and the emotional toll behind every legal battle, this conversation is essential listening for legal professionals, survivors, and anyone navigating the family court system.
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