Research

The Women’s Law Center analyzed the implementation of the Family Violence Option that offers States the option to screen all applicants for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and waive any program requirement that would make it more difficult for domestic violence victims to escape abusive relationships or create a risk of further abuse. Download PDF

This document examines Maryland family law cases from Fiscal Year 2003, explores how the family law landscape changed between the two research periods. The follow up report reiterates the need for more predictability in alimony awards, highlights the importance of access to an attorney in custody cases and notes the need for screening of domestic…