Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2003
Journal
Clearinghouse Review
Volume
37
Issue
1
First Page
36
Last Page
45
Abstract
Mariella Batista approached the family court building in Riverside, California, 9- year-old son in tow, ready for her hearing. Her family law attorney, who had little domestic violence experience, had no time to meet with Mariella before the court date and arranged to meet her outside the courthouse before the hearing. Mariella, a Cuban immigrant, had a history of years of abuse at the hands of her partner and was attempting to gain control of her life by instituting legal action to gain custody of her son. Suddenly her estranged partner approached her and grabbed the boy. In fear, Mariella began to run, and the man shot her.
Recommended Citation
Leslye Orloff, Amanda Baran, Laura A. Martinez-McIntoh & Jennifer Rose,
Opening a Door to Help: Legal Services Programs' Key Role in Representing Battered Immigrant Women and Child,
37
Clearinghouse Review
36
(2003).
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/facsch_lawrev/2186