How Financial Coercive Control Shapes Family Court Cases | with Lundy Bancroft
- Crystal Fedeli
- Mar 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 16
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Crystal Fedeli speaks with domestic violence educator and author Lundy Bancroft about coercive control and the role financial power can play in family court proceedings.
Financial coercive control is often discussed within intimate relationships, but its effects can extend into the legal process itself. When one partner controls access to marital income while the other continues performing the caregiving responsibilities that historically enabled that income, the balance of power in litigation can shift dramatically.
Courts often expect each party to independently secure legal representation and advocate for themselves. However, access to financial resources can determine who is able to hire counsel, frame legal arguments effectively, and participate fully in the legal process.
In this conversation, Crystal and Lundy explore how financial coercive control can shape litigation power, credibility in court, and the broader dynamics of custody and family law disputes.
Together, they discuss coercive control, economic abuse, and the importance of understanding how financial dynamics can influence the structure and fairness of family court proceedings.
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