Letter in Support of Custody/Visitation for Female Sexual Minorities

This letter discusses issues experienced by female sexual minority DV survivors, such as higher rates of arrests, restraining orders, and self- defense.

The letter also discuss the unique fears LGBTQIA2S+ DV survivors may have about losing child custody because of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

You can use this letter to provide information about your situation to the mediator, evaluator, or recommending counselor in your case.

Please also see the Declaration & Memorandum of Points and Authorities, which is a brief, that you could submit to the trial court to support your request for sole legal and physical custody. This brief can be found in FVAP's Legal Resource Library.

Also, there is an instruction sheet on how to complete this letter. The instruction sheet can be found in FVAP's Legal Resource Library.