Susan Katz Keating
2007-12-20 06:55:30
Francis, I’ll save my rotten fruit for the compost pile – but I will voice my disagreement. Both physical and emotional abuse have a serious impact on the abuser’s target, and should be factored into the divorce settlement. Ongoing research on the effects of psychological and physical abuse shows that these “shadow crimes” have a lasting impact that simply cannot be brushed away – and must not be “laughed out of court,” as you so blithely suggest. Also, keep in mind, no-fault divorce only works under certain circumstances.
