Legal Abuse Explained
Legal Abuse Explained is a podcast created by Ingrid Dutton, host of the 1 in 3 Podcast, and Karen Tosoni, founder of After Awareness, to shine a light on the often-overlooked reality of legal abuse.
Through expert interviews and survivor-centered conversations, we explore how the legal system can be weaponized to maintain power and control. Each episode provides practical guidance, emotional support, and actionable strategies for navigating family court, post-separation abuse, financial cha…
Recent Episodes
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June 4, 2026
How Does Legal Abuse Affect Children with Dr. Royster I Ep. 4
Children may not understand legal terminology, but they feel the emotional fallout when court battles invade everyday life.In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Carolyn Royster joins Ingrid to explore how legal abuse and litigation abuse impact children after separation and divorce. We discuss why children are often far more aware of conflict than adults realize, how chronic stress affects development, and the warning signs parents should never ignore.D
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April 17, 2026
What Is Legal Abuse? LEAF Experts Explain I Ep. 3
The legal system is supposed to protect people—but what happens when it’s used as a weapon? In this episode of Legal Abuse Explained, Ingrid sits down with a LEAF (Legal, Emotional, and Financial) team of experts to answer a critical question: what is legal abuse, and how does it actually show up in real life? We break down how coercive control in family court can be disguised as “just a messy divorce” or “court drama,” while survivors face relentless tactics like excessive filings, legal int...
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April 10, 2026
Legal Abuse Syndrome, Custody Battles & Trauma in Family Court with Dr. Danielle Duperret I Ep. 2
Court is supposed to be where truth wins—but what happens when the system itself becomes the weapon? In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Dr. Danielle Duperret to break down legal abuse syndrome—a trauma response that mirrors PTSD and often develops during high-conflict divorce, custody battles, and prolonged litigation. Danielle shares her journey from Switzerland to the U.S., and the personal court experience that reshaped her understanding of justice, protection, and power dynamics in fa...
Sept. 18, 2025
1-Courts & Torment: A Survivor's Guide
We introduce our new podcast focused on explaining how the legal system can be weaponized and providing expert guidance on navigating these challenges.• Host Ingrid Dutton (1 in 3 podcast) is joined by Karen Tosoni (co-founder of After Awareness)• Legal abuse occurs when abusers use court filings, custody battles, and financial litigation to continue control after separation• The podcast will feature expert guests including attorneys, psychologists, and financial advisors• Topics will inclu
Aug. 29, 2025
When Courts Become Weapons: The Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed
Introducing "Legal Abuse Explained," a new collaborative podcast between Ingrid Dutton of the "1 in 3" podcast and Karen Tosoni, CEO of After Awareness. Together they're creating a vital resource dedicated to understanding legal abuse—a pervasive issue that remains shrouded in misunderstanding despite affecting countless lives. • Partnership formed serendipitously when Ingrid and Karen met at PodFest • Legal abuse often manifests disguised as legitimate legal action but with intent to contro...