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It is likely to exceed the imagination of most people what the social scientist and women's rights activist Christina Mundlos has compiled from German family courts: women and children who are not only forced into the control of violent ex-husbands through legal means but also with the help of the legal apparatus itself. Mundlos highlights the alarming systematic nature of these shocking cases: a precarious dependency structure becomes visible between the judiciary, expert witnesses, and family support services, along with a patriarchal-misogynistic background and a questionable political agenda. This repeatedly leads to decisions in favor of men, disregarding the welfare of children and women's rights. The volume gathers numerous accounts from affected women as well as statements from professionals who are familiar with the weaknesses and injustices of the family law system through their own work and who point out its many wounds. A guide section for affected women concludes the volume. Foreword, Introduction, Background Knowledge, Mothers' Experiences, What Experts Say, The Consequences for Mothers, Children, and Society, Strategy Tips for Mothers, Solutions for Family Justice, Bibliography, Endnotes.