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Dirty Laundry: The Divorce PodcastAuthor: Alex Howard, Amanda Silver, RTF Productions
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S4 E22: Coercive Control: How to Build Your Case Before You're Ready to Leave
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Send a textIf you're in a controlling relationship, start writing everything down — today. Not someday. Today.Family lawyer Maryam Manteghi explains exactly how a journal becomes the foundation of a coercive control case, why abusers follow a predictable playbook, and what women can do right now to protect themselves whether they're ready to leave or not.Coercive control isn't one dramatic event. It's a pattern — and you can't prove a pattern you never documented.Maryam also breaks down domestic mischief as a criminal charge, how to document safely while still in the home, why financial independence is the most important thing a woman can have, and what the Emergency Birkin actually means legally.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.
