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In her upcoming novel, author Kirby Amour, an activist turned investigator, reports on the harrowing realities behind the facade of parental responsibility agreements with the imposition of shared custody and alternating residence of minors. The author highlights the insidious exploitation of protective parents and victims of domestic violence within the family court system. Through a poignant narrative, Amour courageously unveils the heartbreaking ordeals endured by herself and other mothers in Portugal, victims of an abusive court system in Sintra and Mafra but also across a failing legal system country-wide focused on profits over protection.

With raw honesty, court documentation and personal stories she exposes the hidden truths concealed within courtroom walls, revealing the systematic re-traumatization of domestic violence survivors and the perilous risks they face. Through the personal testimonies of these resilient mothers and the firsthand accounts of children, now adults whose lives were destroyed, Amour paints a vivid picture of the profound devastation caused by the injustice of courts.

At the center of the narrative is the chilling revelation of the tragic murder of a mother, an alleged direct consequence of the court's negligence and the perpetrator's unchecked actions. Amidst the darkness, one mother's courageous battle for justice emerges—a poignant symbol of resilience in a system designed to protect abusers and perpetuate cycles of abuse.

In this compelling narrative, Amour courageously confronts the entrenched injustices plaguing Portugal's legal system, offering a glimpse into the untold suffering endured by women at the hands of their abusers. Through these moving accounts, she amplifies the voices of victims, inviting readers into the intimate struggles of those fighting to survive amidst institutional betrayal—a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.