Family
Apr. 4, 2025
Hidden victims: Addressing the emotional needs of minors in family law disputes
Children caught in family law disputes often face severe emotional challenges, including loyalty conflicts and parentification. Despite these significant impacts, support services remain scarce, underscoring the urgent need for municipalities to expand accessible mental health and counseling programs.
Emily Faye Robinson
Attorney and Mediator
Family Law
Emily graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law and is a certified mediator. Prior to that, Emily attended UC Santa Barbara where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Communication. She is appointed by the Los Angeles Superior Court to represent children in contested custody cases as minor's counsel.
When family structures fracture through divorce or separation,
the most vulnerable parties are often those with the least legal agency - the
children. Recent research and clinical observations have highlighted the
significant emotional toll that family law proceedings take on minors,
revealing a critical gap in support services available to this vulnerable
population.
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