This article from Stop Abuse Campaign calls for courts, and those involved, to have a better understanding and recognition of domestic abuse and violence.
Judges, lawyers, and evaluators often minimize or dismiss domestic violence (DV) by referring to the dispute as “he-said-she-said.” This flawed approach simply means that the professional does not have the necessary training to seek and recognize evidence that would explain the true nature of the case. Most of these disputes are easily resolved—if only we know what to look for. Recognizing domestic violence is important because the ACE (adverse childhood experiences) Research tells us that the consequences are far greater than most professionals understand.
You can read the full article here.