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Overcoming Post-Separation Abuse: Family Law Attorney Shares Protective Measures for Co-Parents During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

New York-based Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano Jr. is bringing his 25-plus years of family law experience to TalkingParents for its next Instagram Expert Week from Oct. 19-23 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Throughout the week, Vetrano will share professional insights to help co-parents understand how abuse can continue long after a separation occurs and what steps families can take to protect themselves and their children. Participants can expect a new topic each day, as he provides actionable strategies to improve safety, establish boundaries, and navigate difficult family circumstances:

  • Topic 1: Recognizing post-separation abuse in shared parenting: How domestic violence can continue and evolve after separation.
  • Topic 2: How post-separation abuse impacts children: The effects on kids and the ways abusers may use them as leverage.
  • Topic 3: Protective measures you can take on your own: Safety planning, boundary-setting, documentation tools such as co-parenting apps, and building a support network.
  • Topic 4: Protective measures you can take in court: Legal protections, custody modifications, restraining orders, and building evidence.
  • Topic 5: Resources and support for co-parents experiencing abuse: Hotlines, organizations, therapy options, and creating a long-term safety plan.

With more than two decades in family law, including work as a certified divorce mediator and former prosecutor of Child Abuse and Neglect cases, Vetrano has represented both children and adults in a wide range of cases.

Through his legal practice, Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano Jr., LLC, and the educational content he shares with nearly 1.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and The DRV Law Show podcast, he’s helped families better understand the challenges that often emerge after separation. Drawing on that, his expert week will focus on helping co-parents better recognize warning signs, understand available protections, and create structures that prioritize both safety and children’s well-being.

Unfortunately, the end of a relationship doesn’t necessarily mean the end of abuse. In fact, it can actually escalate that behavior because the primary mode of control is lost. For many abusers, losing their grip sparks their drive to retaliate and continue causing trauma post-separation. Recognizing the warning signs and understanding what measures are available can help parents make informed decisions that protect themselves and their children.

Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano Jr.

Follow @TalkingParentsApp on Instagram from Oct. 19-23 to join Expert Week and access exclusive guidance from Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano Jr., @drvlaw.