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Confirmed: Custody Courts Fail Children
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
Highlighting systemic failures in family courts, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, is a crisis. Mr. Goldstein argues that courts often rely on outdated practices and inadequately trained professionals, leading to decisions that jeopardize children's safety and well-being. Goldstein emphasizes the need for courts to integrate current scientific research, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) studies, to make informed decisions that prioritize the health and safety of children.
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
A mother was awarded $8 million in damages after a jury found that a custody evaluator's false claims of parental alienation led to the loss of custody of her children. The evaluator, who lacked proper licensing, was found negligent and guilty of fraud, resulting in significant emotional distress and reputational harm to the mother. This case underscores the critical need for accountability and oversight in family court evaluations to prevent unjust custody decisions. circumstances.
Current State of Domestic Violence Services
Mom awarded $8 Million via Family Court Failure
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
Lundy Bancroft's article, "The Current State of Domestic Violence Services," highlights significant concerns about the effectiveness of support systems for abuse survivors. He identifies issues such as inadequate staff training, professionalization that distances advocates from survivors, and a troubling lack of respect for clients. Additionally, Bancroft criticizes family courts for enabling abusers, particularly in custody disputes, thereby exacerbating the challenges faced by survivors and their children.
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
Michael Volpe Investigates Special Report: an interview with Anna Berezow. A shocking order from Washington in January 2024 handed sole custody to a father who admits fantasizing about molesting his daughter.
WA: Protection Order Denied, then Double Murder
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
WA: Protection Order Denied, then Double Murder
A 31-year-old man, was the subject of a nationwide manhunt after murdering his ex-wife, and his girlfriend, before kidnapping his infant son. Mere weeks prior, his ex wife requested a domestic violence protection order.
WA State Leg Fails Victims
WA Judge Lapin Hands Child to Molesting Fantasizer Father
WA: Protection Order Denied, then Double Murder
During the 2024 legislative session, Senator Phil Fortunato introduced a series of bills aimed at reforming family courts to better protect domestic violence survivors and their children. Despite support from advocates and survivors, these proposals, including "Kayden's Law" to enhance judicial training and safety measures, failed to advance due to a lack of action from the legislative majority. This inaction has drawn criticism for neglecting the urgent needs of abuse victims within the family court system.