Essay by Barry Goldstein The American Justice System is based on the belief that when each side is given the opportunity to make their best case, the court will reach a fair decision. The obvious problem is when parties have widely disparate financial resources, particularly when only one party can afford an attorney. Courts have sought to respond by providing attorneys for defendants facing … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Survivors Urge More Judicial Training in New Hampshire
Advocates for domestic violence victims and people who feel they were not treated fairly by family court judges in New Hampshire called Friday on a newly created task force to provide more training for the judiciary. The Task Force on Domestic Violence Cases in the New Hampshire Judicial System heard stories about people in family court cases who felt victimized through rulings, rather than … [Read more...]
Empty Home for the Holidays: Parents Who Lost Children to Family Court Say System in Need of Reform
The holidays are usually a time for family, but it's particularly painful for some parents who lost their children to the family court system. "I can't speak to my kids. I can't contact them. I can't tell them I love them. I've missed Thanksgiving. I've missed birthdays. I'm going to miss Christmas, and I'm going to miss New Year's, and there's no guarantee that I'll be able to see them come … [Read more...]
The Price of Care: Investigating Corruption in California Conservatorships (ABC10 5-Part Series)
CJE has known for 15 years that probate courts are just as corrupt as family courts. In both courts, one of the first things that happens is a listing of the family's assets and resources. And then, the feeding frenzy begins. California courts prey on the elderly and children, our most vulnerable community members. Kudos to ABC10 journalist Andie Judson for this year-long investigation into … [Read more...]
NBC Nightly News Investigates: Judges Accused of Ignoring Abuse in Custody Battles
NBC News' Kate Snow investigates how allegations of violence and abuse are handled when there's a custody dispute over kids in family court. Kathy Sherlock says she tried to protect her daughter, Kayden, by pushing back against unsupervised visits. Kayden was killed by her father before he took his own life. The Center of Judicial Excellence is honored to have provided data and information … [Read more...]