Test: Post-separation domestic violence

Does your former husband, spouse or partner cooperate fully with respect to custody rights and access to the children?

Yes
No

Has he threatened to make you lose custody of your children?

Yes
No

Does he consider you to be his property?

Yes
No

Do you feel you’re in more danger now that you are separating? Or since you’ve been separated?

Yes
No

Does he harass you (for instance, does he follow you, keep you under surveillance, send you numerous text messages or e-mails or call you repeatedly)?

Yes
No

Does he make you fear for your safety or that of your children?

Yes
No

Does he tell your children that the family break-up is your fault?

Yes
No

Does he ignore agreements about how your children should be brought up (for instance, does he let your children watch and do things that you consider inappropriate)?

Yes
No

Does he take advantage of his contacts with your children to argue about decisions you make, obtain information that he can use to hinder your requests or control you, etc.?

Yes
No

Does he threaten to harm or kill you?

Yes
No

Does he threaten to harm or kill your children?

Yes
No

Does he confide in your children, sharing emotions such as the anger, sadness or rage he feels towards you?

Yes
No