A hard day’s night for men abused by women

IN the unnecessarily acrimonious family law system, women frequently allege domestic abuse, especially in cases of separation and divorce.

The widespread reporting of Heather Mills’ allegations of domestic abuse by her estranged husband, Paul McCartney, highlights the way in which such allegations are now used as a routine tactic in order to gain the upper hand.

The motivations include a more generous financial settlement, a greater share of the family property, the estrangement of the children from their father, and the desire to destroy.