Episode 15
Episode 15: Advocacy in Family Law and Addressing Domestic Violence with Robin Scher
This is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations.
In this episode of Grey Minds Think Alike, host Ali speaks with experienced family law attorney Robin Scher, who discusses her extensive career and passionate involvement with domestic violence cases in Florida. Robin shares her journey from starting her practice to representing victims and perpetrators in domestic violence cases. She highlights the importance of addressing the full spectrum of abusive behavior, including providing resources for rehabilitation. Robin also discusses the systemic challenges in family law, such as the need for better training for judges and legal professionals on trauma-informed care. Additionally, she mentions her work with the Palm Beach County Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team and the National Divorce Coalition to improve support for domestic abuse survivors. The conversation underscores the complexities of legal responses to domestic violence and the importance of comprehensive approaches to both victim support and perpetrator accountability.
About Robin Scher:
With 30+ years of experience in Marital and Family Law, Robin assists in all aspects of marital and family law, including paternity, pre-and post-judgment matters, parenting, child support, alimony, and asset and liability distribution. Most cases focus on those involved in domestic, dating, sexual violence, and stalking matters, as well as civil injunctions and related criminal matters. This holistic representation approach helps ensure that a client's interests are protected and that they receive consistent, cohesive representation in a comprehensive manner.
Robin’s interest in this area of legal practice began early, and her personal experiences led her to study. Her passion for assisting others has evolved into “Transforming the future of families in conflict.” Robin serves clients from Broward to St. Lucie Counties and parts of SW Florida.
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About Ali Kessler
Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”
Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in successfully passing Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.
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