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The Problem
Family court was built for negotiation — legal tools designed for business disputes, not for abuse, coercion, or trauma. You cannot negotiate with your abuser.
Most families facing abuse in custody court can't afford an attorney who understands trauma. Courts weren't built for these cases — and children are suffering because of it.
We exist because in some cases, the law alone is not enough.
We believe protective parents deserve to be believed
Abuse survivors in family court are often penalized for behaviors that are symptoms of trauma. Our attorneys know the difference.
We believe expertise shouldn't depend on income
92% of low-income families face court alone. The most dangerous cases require the most specialized representation — we close that gap.
We believe law and psychology belong together
When one parent is systematically weaponizing the legal system, you need an attorney who understands both the law and what that weaponization looks like.
Meet Our Founder
Darshann M. Wienick
JD, MSW, ACSW · Attorney & Social Worker
Darshann founded
CCA after seeing firsthand how family court fails protective parents, not for lack of caring, but for lack of the right tools. Her dual training in law and clinical social work became the blueprint for the kind of representation CCA funds: legally rigorous, trauma-informed, and uncompromisingly child-centered.
The damage is happening now.
Children cannot wait for courts to learn trauma science. Your donation funds the attorneys who already know it.
Child-Centered Advocacy does not provide tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation.
**Disclaimer:** Child Centered Advocacy provides funding for compassionate, trauma-informed legal representation specifically designed for low-income litigants in high-conflict divorces. While attorneys hold licensed mental health degrees and strive to protect the best interests of children, we do not guarantee specific outcomes. Legal representation varies based on individual circumstances. We are a 501(c)(3) California Public Benefit Corporation passionate about justice for children in child custody litigation. Please consider making a donation now to Child-Centered Advocacy. Your donation is tax-deductible* and will be instrumental in providing access to attorneys who specialize in trauma-informed, child-centered family law litigation. Your generosity will have a profound impact on parents who would otherwise have no choice but to navigate the family court system without competent legal representation.
*CCA does not provide tax advice.Please check with your tax advisor to determine deductibility of your donation.