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Are you ready to thrive as you are coming out of a toxic or abusive relationship? Join Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse for over a decade and runs a membership community for women on their healing journey. On this podcast you will finally feel understood and your experience will be validated as you learn tangible strategies to handle family court, coparent with your abuser, improve your connection with your children, and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence.
The Rising Beyond Podcast
Ep 31: Tips to Succeed in Family Court with Attorney Rachel Dane
If you are a survivor of domestic violence or narcissistic abuse and will be participating in family court, your relationship with your attorney is paramount to your success. Many attorneys shy away from domestic violence litigation because it is so difficult. Ms. Dane, on the other hand, has dedicated her career to helping survivors of violence pursue safety through the court system. She has counseled, represented, and supervised the representation of hundreds of survivors of domestic violence in family law cases.
Rachel shares some helpful tips on how to choose an attorney that will work for you and your case including some questions to ask as you interview possible attorneys and the importance of a strong client/attorney relationship. She shares her thoughts on changing your attorney during the course of your case and some things to think about before you make that decision. And she shares some tips to help you through some of the most difficult aspects of family court, including if you have to testify.
In 2010, Ms. Dane graduated fourth in her class from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Political Science. She then went on to attend the George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. Starting with her first internship in the summer of 2012, Ms. Dane began counseling survivors of violence on the protection order process. While in D.C. she also interned with the National Network to End Domestic Violence and represented clients through several other prominent DV organizations. After moving back to Colorado, Ms. Dane started her own firm, The Survivors' Legal Institute, focusing on representing survivors in family law cases. She was selected as the Managing Attorney for Safehouse Progressive Alliance's Lawyers for Victims Program and, in 2021, joined the team at Boulder Bridge to Justice.
Show Links:
Boulder Bridge to Justice
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
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