Family court is often where survivors turn for protection—but it can also be where abuse continues in new ways.

In this episode of 1 in 3, Ingrid sits down with Attorney Meg Groff to break down what survivors are really up against when navigating the legal system. From filing a protection from abuse order to facing high-stakes custody decisions, Meg shares how the system can both protect—and fail—those most at risk.

We cover:

• What happens when you file a protective order and why temporary orders are critical
• The high-risk separation period and how abusers use the court system
• How state laws define abuse differently (and why it matters)
• The role of financial control in keeping survivors trapped
• Why free legal aid and court advocacy can change outcomes
• The reality of custody battles, including parental alienation claims
• How courts misinterpret coercive control and survivor behavior
• The impact of Kayden’s Law and why child safety must come first

Meg also shares insights from her book Not If I Can Help It, offering practical language and strategies to help survivors better prepare for court.

If you or someone you love is navigating domestic violence and family court, this conversation is essential.

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Meg’s Links:

https://www.meggroff.com/

https://x.com/MegGroffAuthor

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571087065596

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-groff-b4295891/

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe

When someone leaves an abusive relationship, many believe the danger is over — but for countless survivors, the fight simply moves into family court.

In Episode 114 of the 1 in 3 Podcast, Ingrid sits down with survivor and health practitioner Dr. Danielle Duperret to explore legal abuse, coercive control, and post-separation abuse inside custody litigation.

Together, they unpack how abuse can continue through the legal system, including:

• Custody battles shaped by false narratives
• Protective parents labeled unstable
• CPS records overlooked or minimized
• Supervised visitation that never materializes
• Why “just co-parent” advice fails in abusive dynamics

Dr. Danielle shares her lived experience navigating family court while protecting her children and explains what Legal Abuse Syndrome looks like when chronic litigation stress impacts mental health, identity, and physical wellbeing.

The conversation then turns toward recovery and regulation. Learn practical tools for managing court-triggered PTSD, including:

• Separating facts from emotional activation
• EFT tapping techniques
• Guided imagery and grounding exercises
• Staying present during high-stress hearings

If you are a survivor, protective parent, advocate, or professional working in domestic violence or family court systems, this episode offers validation, language, and actionable strategies.

Subscribe to the 1 in 3 Podcast for conversations on:
domestic violence awareness, coercive control, family court reform, trauma recovery, and survivor healing.

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Dr. Danielle’s Links:

https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/danielle-j-duperret/

https://healthwisdomacademy.com/

https://x.com/thrivewithdrd

https://www.instagram.com/holisticdrdanielle

https://www.youtube.com/@thrivewithdrd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellejduperret/

https://www.facebook.com/danielle.duperret/

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

Ingrid Dutton, host of the 1 in 3 Podcast has partnered with After Awareness to bring you Legal Abuse Explained--a new podcast that explains how the legal system can be weaponized. Listen and subscribe now wherever you find your podcasts.

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If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.

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• Send your emails to 1in3podcast@gmail.com
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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe

Many domestic violence stories end with escape and a clean “happily ever after.” Real survivor experiences are often far more complex.

In this episode of 1 in 3, Ingrid speaks with author Deanna Kay about her debut novel The Measure of Enough and the real-world survivor experiences that shaped its story. The conversation explores why emotional scars can remain long after safety is rebuilt — and why honest representation of abuse in fiction matters for awareness, education, and empathy.

Discussion includes:

• Hidden forms of domestic violence and coercive control
• Emotional, verbal, physical, and sexual abuse beyond common stereotypes
• Early warning signs like isolation, manipulation, and control
• How abuse can remain invisible inside “perfect” families
• Supporting someone experiencing abuse without accusation
• Body image, eating disorders, and vulnerability in controlling relationships
• Writing, publishing, rejection, and telling survivor-centered stories responsibly

Set against a Texas backdrop, The Measure of Enough follows Casey, a young social worker confronting family secrets and misinformation — opening a broader conversation about perception, trauma, and healing.

Subscribe, share, and leave a rating to help more listeners find conversations that expand domestic violence awareness and survivor education.

Deonna’s Links:

https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/deonna-kay/

https://deonnakay.com/

https://www.instagram.com/deonnakaybooks

https://www.facebook.com/deonnakayauthor

https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Enough-Deonna-Kay/dp/B0F4S887TC

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

Support the show

If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.

Contact 1 in 3:

• Send your emails to 1in3podcast@gmail.com
• Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @1in3podcast
• Check out the website https://www.1in3podcast.com/

Thank you for listening!

Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe