ATTORNEY BARRY GOLDSTEIN

I have spoken on this blog about our natural allies--folks such as the Protective Mother's Alliance, Lundy Bancroft, and Dr. Susan Weitzman who has documented upscale abuse.  Another person you might consider investigating is Attorney Barry Goldstein of New Jersey.  


Barry Goldstein has been working on behalf of the victims of domestic violence for around 30 years, so he has a great deal of experience.  He has also worked with the Community Change Project of the Volunteer Counseling Service counseling abusers.  I have spoken to other advocates about Attorney Goldstein and have heard only good information regarding his involvement in the area of domestic violence and the services he has provided, often pro bono.  


He has a website which can be located at the following URL:  


http://www.barrygoldstein.net/.  


His website is not supposed to be taken as legal advice, but it does provide extensive information regarding the legal issues so many of us in high conflict divorces have to deal with.  He also provides information on up-to-date domestic violence research which can be helpful in developing strategies in your case.  


Upfront I will tell you that Barry Goldstein is no longer practicing law as a result of retaliation by the corrupt judicial system in New York.  However, I'm sure that he could provide a good deal of advice which, although by no means legal advice, could be helpful in helping you move in the right directions.  He can be contacted at: Barryg78@aol.com.  


Also, Attorney Goldstein has recently published a new book entitled "Scared to Leave, Afraid to Stay:  Paths From Family Violence to Safety" which tells the story of ten women as they left their abusers seeking a better life.  These are real stories, but Attorney Goldstein has changed their names in order to protect their identities.  The book talks about the courage of these women as well as the kind of legal issues that affected their flight towards freedom.  The book has been published by Robert D. Reed Publishers and is available in bookstores and I recommend it highly.  


It is important to become informed and investigate all of your options and potential supporters.   I located Attorney Barry Goldstein during one of my research sessions on google and found his website really helpful.  Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!