Under consideration PE2163: Develop guidance on child contact domestic abuse

Background information

I experienced domestic abuse through child contact processes from an ex-partner but Police Scotland did not regard any of it as abuse.

Non-resident parents post-separation routinely need to fight in the courts to see their children. Abusive and controlling parents have no desire to use mediation to reach an agreement and will use malicious allegations and the court process to frustrate the non-resident parent. These parents often suffer significant mental health and financial problems as a result.