Emily R. Calvin, Esq.
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in Gainesville, FL. Emily R. Calvin, Esq., has extensive experience advocating for women, children, and survivors of abuse both in and out of the courtroom.
Florida licensed attorney practicing family law and specializing in domestic and intimate partner violence cases, currently offering legal services at Steven Kalishman, P.A. Before practicing law, Emily did non-profit work in domestic violence, r**e crisis, and child welfare advocacy. After becoming a licensed attorney in 2017, Emily spent the first part of her legal career representing survivors
TW: descriptions of pe******ia
“Parental Alienation Syndrome” is junk science, and I would love for family law professionals to stop weaponizing it against survivor parents. Part 1 only, stay tuned for part 2!
The 50/50 timesharing presumption is rebuttable! It is not easy to rebut. It's a high evidentiary burden. You have to prove detriment (read: harm) to the child(ren) by clear and convincing evidence. A lot of cases don't have enough evidence for such a high burden, but many attorneys function as if 50/50 is set in stone rather than treating it like the rebuttable presumption that it is. It's difficult to rebut, but it isn't always as black and white as some attorneys (& judges) choose to see it.
Hint: it's that they're also bad parents.
When I'm having a rough day, I find solace in the safe space I've created for my clients, because sometimes, I need that comfort too.
Please just let this be over already 😅
In all seriousness, though, please make sure you make a safety plan and consult with an before leaving an abusive partner!
What do you do when the survivor parent "lets" the abuser back in the home?
Good parents don't abuse their kids' other parent. Full stop.
05/10/2026
POV: My client just asked me how to prepare for court against their .
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