{"product_id":"litigating-family-violence-9781639057436","title":"Litigating Family Violence","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamily violence cases present some of the most complex and consequential challenges in family law. Allegations of abuse are rarely isolated incidents; they often reflect patterns of coercive control, power imbalance, and trauma that profoundly affect survivors and, most critically, children. Courts across the country continue to grapple with how to respond effectively, particularly when family violence allegations intersect with custody disputes, post-divorce conflict, and concerns for child safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLitigating Family Violence: A Practitioner's Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical, trauma-informed, and legally rigorous guidance for attorneys and related professionals navigating these high-stakes matters. Published by the ABA Litigation Section, this comprehensive resource equips practitioners with the tools necessary to advocate effectively while centering safety, credibility, and the best interests of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive courtroom and litigation experience, author Ashish S. Joshi addresses both the doctrinal framework and the human realities underlying family violence cases. The book offers clear strategies for presenting and challenging evidence, dispelling common misconceptions about abuse and coercive behaviors, and understanding evolving case law nationwide. It also examines the use of guardians ad litem, the role of screening and assessment tools, and considerations in both domestic and international contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for seasoned family law litigators and attorneys new to these cases alike, this handbook serves as a practical reference and strategic guide. By centering children's voices and emphasizing dignity, safety, and sound advocacy, it supports practitioners in meeting their highest professional obligation: protecting vulnerable families through informed, effective legal representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashish S. Joshi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781639057436","brand":"American Bar Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907215081609,"sku":"9781639057436","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_1fdcba79-6bb0-45d4-a4b0-5cbb6df3b24f.jpg?v=1785885421","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/litigating-family-violence-9781639057436","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}