Eleanor* once owned an apartment in the United States, had a significant share portfolio and a very healthy savings account. She is now living paycheck to paycheck. The costs of a legal battle with her abusive former partner total more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Eleanor* says her former partner has deliberately drawn out the court case in every way possible. It’s been three years since proceedings began. Beyond the financial burden, that’s three years spent trapped in the past, and being forced to recount the darkest time of her life as evidence.

We’ve passed the halfway mark in There’s No Place Like Home and in this episode we explore systems abuse. With Eleanor*’s help, Future Women does a deep dive into how perpetrators manipulate the very laws designed to protect victims.

Often, when a person leaves an abusive relationship, it doesn’t mark the end of that relationship’s story. Instead it is the beginning of a new chapter. One which can have a protracted and painful emotional and financial impact.

In this episode of There’s No Place Like Home, you’ll hear from experts, advocates and practitioners - as well as Eleanor* herself. Together we’ll explore some of the possible solutions including specialist domestic and family violence courts. The early research on which is very positive.
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Content note: This podcast includes descriptions of domestic and family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000.

There’s No Place Like Home is a podcast by Future Women, made in collaboration with CommBank which is supporting long-term financial independence for victim-survivors through CommBank Next Chapter.

*We have used a pseudonym to protect Eleanor*’s identity.

Eleanor* once owned an apartment in the United States, had a significant share portfolio and a very healthy savings account. She is now living paycheck to paycheck. The costs of a legal battle with her abusive former partner total more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Eleanor* says her former partner has deliberately drawn out the court case in every way possible. It&rsquo;s been three years since proceedings began. Beyond the financial burden, that&rsquo;s three years spent trapped in the past, and being forced to recount the darkest time of her life as evidence.
We&rsquo;ve passed the halfway mark in There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home and in this episode we explore systems abuse. With Eleanor*&rsquo;s help, Future Women does a deep dive into how perpetrators manipulate the very laws designed to protect victims.
Often, when a person leaves an abusive relationship, it doesn&rsquo;t mark the end of that relationship&rsquo;s story. Instead it is the beginning of a new chapter. One which can have a protracted and painful emotional and financial impact.
In this episode of There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home, you&rsquo;ll hear from experts, advocates and practitioners - as well as Eleanor* herself. Together we&rsquo;ll explore some of the possible solutions including specialist domestic and family violence courts. The early research on which is very positive.
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Content note: This podcast includes descriptions of domestic and family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000.
There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home is a podcast by Future Women, made in collaboration with CommBank which is supporting long-term financial independence for victim-survivors through<a href="http://commbank.com.au/nextchapter"> CommBank Next Chapter</a>.
*We have used a pseudonym to protect Eleanor*&rsquo;s identity.

When we speak about domestic abuse and family violence, there is one question victim-survivors are asked again and again. “Why didn’t you just leave?” 

Join our new host Tara Rae Moss as she shares the real stories of victim-survivors who’ll reveal how, too often, that’s just as dangerous - and how to keep the next person safe. 

Listen to There’s No Place Like Home: After she leaves wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe on Spotify or Apple
Visit the official website
Keep up with FW on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn and join FW to unlock professional development, training and community
Learn more about CommBank Next Chapter
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact the national service 1800RESPECT for free and confidential counselling, information and service referral. Call 1800 737 732, chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au or use the text line on 0458 737 732
If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)
In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000

There’s No Place Like Home is an FW podcast in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter.

When we speak about domestic abuse and family violence, there is one question victim-survivors are asked again and again. &ldquo;Why didn&rsquo;t you just leave?&rdquo; Join our new host Tara Rae Moss as she shares the real stories of victim-survivors who&rsquo;ll reveal how, too often, that&rsquo;s just as dangerous - and how to keep the next person safe.&nbsp;
Listen to There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home: After she leaves wherever you get your podcasts.
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<li aria-level="1">Visit the official<a href="https://futurewomen.com/theresnoplacelikehome/"> website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep up with FW on<a href="https://instagram.com/futurewomen"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FutureWomen/">Facebook</a> or<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/future-women"> LinkedIn</a> and join <a href="https://futurewomen.com/pricing/">FW</a> to unlock professional development, training and community</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about<a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html"> CommBank Next Chapter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, contact the national service 1800RESPECT for free and confidential counselling, information and service referral. Call 1800 737 732, chat online 24/7 at<a href="http://www.1800respect.org.au"> www.1800respect.org.au</a> or use the text line on 0458 737 732</li>
<li aria-level="1">If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)</li>
<li aria-level="1">In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000</li>
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There&rsquo;s No Place Like Home is an FW podcast in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, who are committed to helping end financial abuse through CommBank Next Chapter.