Study reveals steep out-of-pocket expenses for families seeking safety from domestic violence
A La Trobe University study of 416 parents in Australian family courts found they spent an average of $41,041 out-of-pocket on legal, health, counseling, and security services in their first year. Mothers faced higher security and health costs, while fathers spent more on legal and mediation services. Spending on counseling was strongly linked to improved safety during the study period.
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