The lawyer for a woman who has accused her ex-husband of abusing their four children, is defending a so-called "expert" whose credentials were panned by B.C.'s top court.

“In Our Children’s Best Interest: Part 4 of a Spotlight on B.C.’s Family Justice System.”

In the first of a five-part series, CKNW looks at the various factors that led to an unprecedented situation, and if there’s anything that can be done to prevent more families from having to go through such prolonged life-altering conflict.