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After experiencing domestic violence that included choking, hitting, punching, stalking and cyberstalking, “LaRon,” 25, turned to JALA for help. At the time, she was in the midst of a paternity case involving her son. After paternity was established, the child’s father, who was also LaRon’s abuser, then withheld her son from her without justification for more than nine months. During that time, LaRon relocated to another state out of concern for her safety and sought to modify the timesharing schedule for her son. With help from JALA staff attorney Jaclyn Horn, LaRon was granted a relocation petition and awarded some additional timesharing to make up for the missed time with her son. Horn succeeded at proving that LaRon was not abandoning her son when she moved but rather seeking safety away from her abuser. Finally safe and able to enjoy time with her son, LaRon was ecstatic with the outcome and thankful to be listened to, believed and helped.
