Honoring Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax in Virginia

Virginia will lower flags Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax.

 It appears that Virginia will begin taking a long overdue look at outdated laws that trap women in long, drawn-out divorce proceedings. For the sake of safety, women must be legally empowered to divorce and part ways with a toxic and/or abusive partner as soon as possible.

Virginia lowers flags Monday to honor Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and raise awareness of domestic violence – WTOP News

Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence – WTOP News

 

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