We Need Your Input!

The Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence is conducting a survey for survivors of domestic violence who have been involved in a child custody matter in King County Superior Court (Kent or Seattle courthouse). There is no obligation, and your answers will be anonymous. We will remove any identifying information prior to sharing any survey results. Responses will be used to develop talking points for a series of discussions with a variety of family law professionals including (but not limited to) judicial officers, attorneys, advocates, and evaluators. We sincerely appreciate your time and your willingness to share your experiences. Our ultimate goal is to improve outcomes for Survivors and their children who are engaged in the family law system.

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* 1. In your family law matter, were you the:

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* 2. Your gender

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* 3. The other party's gender

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* 4. Number of Children Named in Parenting Plan

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* 5. What year was your most recent parenting plan entered?

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* 6. Were you represented by an attorney?

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* 7. If yes, was your attorney from a low-income or pro bono legal services organization ( such as Eastside Legal Assistance Program, King County Bar Association, Northwest Justice Project, Sexual Violence Law Center, other?

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* 8. Were you represented by a private attorney?

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* 9. Did the attorney discuss domestic violence with you?

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* 10. Did you feel heard and respected by your attorney?

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* 11. Did you work with a domestic violence advocate?

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* 12. If yes, was your advocate from: (mark all that apply)

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* 13. Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) against your child's other parent?

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* 14. If so, is it still in place?

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* 15. Were your children named on the protection order?

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* 16. Does your current parenting plan reflect what you wanted regarding the residential schedule?

Worst Outcome Tolerable Best Outcome

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* 17. Does your current parenting plan reflect what you want regarding decision-making?

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* 18. Does your current parenting plan reflect what you wanted regarding dispute resolution?

Worst Outcome Tolerable Best Outcome

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* 19. Was an evaluator assigned to your case? (mark all that apply)

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* 20. Did the evaluator discuss domestic violence with you?

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* 21. Did you feel heard and respected by the evaluator?

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* 22. Did the evaluator submit a report to the court?

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* 23. Did you go participate in mediation regarding your parenting plan?

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* 24. If so, did you reach an agreement?

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* 25. Did have a trial?

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* 26. Did you feel heard and respected by the trial judge?

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* 27. Were you or the other party referred to other services? (please mark all that apply)

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* 28. Which of these services were helpful and how?

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* 29. Which of these services were NOT helpful and why not?

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* 30. Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about your experiences with the family court process (specifically regarding your parenting plan).

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* 31. Would you be interested in participating in a focus group with other survivors to discuss what was helpful and what was not helpful in your family law matter?

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* 32. Do you think the process resulted in safer circumstances for your children?

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* 33. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

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* 34. Were you provided interpreter assistance during the parenting plan process?

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* 35. If yes, please describe (at court, with your attorney, during evaluation, etc.)

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* 36. Race (please mark all that apply)

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