Overcoming Post-Separation Abuse: Family Law Attorney Shares Protective Measures for Co-Parents During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Legal expert outlines five daily topics on TalkingParents Instagram to help parents recognize post-separation abuse, protect children from conflict, and build safer, more stable futures
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.
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About TalkingParents
TalkingParents is a communications and coordination platform that offers co-parents secure and accountable tools for the responsibility that matters most—raising children. Founded in 2011 on the idea of mutual accountability with an Unalterable Record of all communications and activities, TalkingParents has helped nearly a million families find support and peace of mind with tools like Accountable Calling, Accountable Payments, Secure Messaging, and Shared Calendar. With the ability to request unalterable, court-certified Records, TalkingParents is trusted by parents and legal professionals nationwide. TalkingParents strives to increase family harmony through better communication and transparency. For more information, visit TalkingParents.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and X.
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