PART 1- Family Court Crisis - Our Children at Risk

Part 1 of 2- This 5 min. trailer exposes a brewing nightmare in family courts across America: children are routinely being placed by the family court in the sole custody of their abusive parents. This film exposes a few outrageous cases from Marin County, California. It must be seen and heard to be believed. Part 1 introduces the cases and looks into Parental Alienation Syndrome (or PAS, the reigning paradigm in family courts); plus we take a look at the role of court-appointed mediators, therapists & evaluators in a broken system run amok that is damaging the lives of far too many children. This is a national outrage- please spread this film link to educate everyone you know! Thanks- only together in numbers can we bring about real change.



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Philadelphia Family Court Judge Kevin M Dougherty Worst Offender Illegal Adoptions

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Riverside Family Law Attorney - Restraining Orders

San Bernardino Family Law Divorce Attorney Bill Edgar goes over the different kinds of restraining orders and what you can do to prevent further abuse or violence. TheLaw Office of H. William Edgar handles divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, property division and many other issues that arise from a dissolution of marriage. You can contact Mr. Edgar at www.RiversideFamilyLawAttorneys.com or by calling (866) 902-5290.



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Let Family Solicitors Fight Your Corner for You

Family solicitors can assist with all aspects of law including divorce, parenting problems, pre-nuptial agreements, financial settlements, mediation, wills and probate. When you are looking to resolve a family dispute, find out about child custody rights or claim back cash that you believe is yours, a team of solicitors can assist. When you first speak to a solicitor they'll listen carefully to your problem to be able to fully understand the assistance you require and what advice they should give you. If you're ready to hire a solicitor then the next stage will certainly be to build your case to be able to reach a satisfactory outcome.

Numerous family problems require sensitivity and care particularly where kids are concerned. If you're going through a divorce and you have children you will need to conduct your affairs in such a way that children are not affected by bitter separations or custody battles. A firm of family solicitors will assist you to find a resolution that suits everybody and is made with the best interests of your children in mind.

Financial disputes can break families apart. Money is the reason for many family disputes and family solicitors are the experts to call when you need assistance with any such dispute. Disputes over wills and pensions are extremely common and an experienced solicitor should be able to examine the facts to be able to determine who is legally entitled to the money. All aspects of the law will come into play so that a solution can be reached quickly and in compliance with UK family law. Understanding UK family law can be difficult and complex, but with the assistance of a reputable firm of solicitors you are able to break through the red tape and jargon to understand the legislation that affects your case. Your solicitor will keep you fully informed each step of the way and build a watertight case to ensure a fast resolution is reached.

No matter what kind of family law you require assistance with a team of solicitors will be able to offer practical and professional guidance. A professional mediator can make all the difference when trying to find a resolution to a family dispute. If you are suffering from such a problem, get in touch with a firm of solicitors for peace of mind that your case is being dealt with in a professional manner and with your greatest interests at heart. Finding a good family law business to use is easy especially if you search online. Numerous solicitors are now trading online and can provide quick and efficient assistance in all aspects of UK family law.

In the event you have a family law issue and require a professional team of Solicitors in Manchester, give Clifford Johnston a call today. We have been assisting clients for years and will help you to come to an agreement as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Why Men Lose in Family Court

Like most individuals you have probably arrived at this article because you are looking for answers to a specific family law problem. Hopefully this article will help motivate you to take the necessary steps to resolve your issues.

The subject of this article is "Why Do Men Lose in Family Court?" I have spent the last 20 years attempting to answer this question. After considerable research, case evaluations and client interviews I believe I now have the answer.

Nineteen years ago I went through a brutal divorce. Actually, at the time of divorce we were very friendly with one another and agreed to settle out of court. My Ex-wife, through a paralegal filed for divorce and like most men I simply agreed to the terms. I walked away with nothing! I surrendered the house, ($40,000.00 in equity) the boat, the car, furniture etc. etc...Everything I had acquired in 13 years of marriage was suddenly gone. We had three children and I wanted them to have the benefit of these items. Although I didn't realize it at the time I could have and should have made better agreements that would have benefited all members of my family in a much greater way. Looking back I simply didn't know what a good agreement was or how to make the deal. I was so concerned about maintaining a good relationship with my ex that I avoided anything that might have resulted in a legal battle. I should have filed my response with the court and requested an equitable division of property, custody, visitation and a support order that was based on my Real income. In general I should have been more attentive to the legal issues.  This was truly a mistake!

Like most men I had adopted the common belief that men always lose in divorce proceedings so why not just surrender everything now and avoid the inevitable. What I didn't realize at the time was that I wasn't doing anyone any favors by surrendering everything to my ex-wife. Ignorantly giving up my property caused my wife to develop a false confidence in the legal system that would soon allow her to sue me again and again and again. Like many women she understood the prevailing thought of men that they always lose in family court and she capitalized on this belief. Therefore it didn't matter any longer how much I had given to her the fact that I didn't know what I was doing was extremely obvious. Despite everything I had surrendered, ignorantly failing to make fair and equitable agreements at the time of my departure from the family home was a colossal mistake and was a personal invitation for her to sue me later. I would in time realize that money and property are no substitute for a well-written, fair and equitable agreement of ALL issues. Like the American Express advertisement declares "Don't leave home without it!"

I had also surrendered a number of other rights simply because I was ignorant and wasn't aware of the significance of these rights. Mainly rights to my children. I had mistakenly believed that women always get custody of children and Dads always get the standard every other weekend visitation schedule. In fact I was so ignorant I actually thought this was the law! Little did I realize that even after I had given everything I had I would still have to give more.

About 2 years later I acquired a new love interest and our "friendly divorce" turned into a legal nightmare! She went to an attorney and was advised to take me back to court to increase child support, decrease visitation, contempt of court and a host of other issues. Not knowing any better I went to an attorney, paid a $3500.00 retainer fee and went to court. It was my belief that we had fairly resolved all of our legal issues in the beginning and I really didn't understand why she wanted more or how she could get more.

After 3 court hearings and an additional $3000.00 in attorney fees (total $6,500.00) later I had gotten my butt kicked! My attorney did absolutely nothing! He was worthless but certainly richer. On the way home from the courthouse I realized how unfair the family law system of justice was for men and began a search for answers. Further, I realized that just having an attorney does not mean there will be a successful resolution. A few days later I saw a newspaper advertisement for a Fathers Rights support group near my home. It sounded interesting so I decided to attend one of their meetings.

The following Friday I arrived at the meeting discouraged and without hope. As I walked to my seat I passed a number of tables with pamphlets and books and other written materials all directed at men with family law problems. Most of these materials were advocating political reform of the family law system. I grabbed one of everything!

Once in my seat the meeting began with a number of men sharing their stories of severe prejudice and bias in the family court. The first thing I realized was that I was not alone in what I had experienced in and out of court. After two or three testimonies a gentleman went to the podium and addressed the crowd. The subject of his speech was "Why men lose in Family Court."

The gentleman opened his speech with these questions: "How many of you came here tonight because you are currently in a family law case and are looking for answers?" Everyone in the room raised their hands. "How many of you defaulted by not responding to divorce or hearing papers?" Many raised their hands. "How many of you are struggling to pay your child support?" Again almost everyone raised their hands. "How many of you are being harassed by the District Attorney (Child Support Enforcement) for child support?" "How many of you have had their driver's licenses suspended or taxes taken due to unpaid child support?" Many raised their hands. "How many of you only see your kids every other weekend?" About half the room raised a hand. "How many of you paid a large amount of money to an attorney to resolve your problems and still lost the battle?" Again almost everyone raised their hands. Finally he asked, "How many of you are happy with the outcome of your case?" The room suddenly became quiet and no one raised their hands.

When the speaker had finished asking the questions it was very apparent that most of the men in the room, including me, didn't know the first thing about avoiding or resolving a family law problem! It was a moment of realization that we had each failed due to our own ignorance. These men, myself included were like lambs headed to slaughter. None of us had a clue as to what we had done wrong or how we could still resolve our own legal problems! What a pathetic group of men! This wasn't what any of us expected.

The speaker continued by explaining why men lose in family court. "Yes there is bias, prejudice and discrimination in family court towards men. Yes the family court system is broken and needs reform. However, despite these problems most of you have failed because you didn't take the time to learn how the system works." As he spoke he gave numerous examples of mistakes that men make.  "Men lose in family court because they simply don't do their homework and women do!" 

Most men, myself included, believe they are capable of resolving just about any problem. Most have run businesses, negotiated purchases of homes and/or cars and have been successful resolving other large problems at work and home. Consistent with their success in other areas of their life, when their long-term relationship's end they believe they can "cut a deal" or somehow avoid a problematic legal case without making legally filed agreements. Call it male machismo or pride but in reality it's called arrogance! Failing to learn how the family law system works will doom your case. Like one leading motivational speaker has stated: "Failing to plan is planning to fail!" There is no substitute for correct information and knowledge.

The speaker closed the meeting with this exhortation: "I want each of you to make a commitment. A commitment to your friends, family, to your children and to yourself! I want you to commit to learning how the family law system works. I want you to commit to changing the outcome of your case! This week I want each of you to go to a law library or bookstore in your area and read anything and everything you can on family law. Once you have acquired the needed knowledge set a goal, form a plan and don't give up until you get what you want and need!"

As I drove home from the meeting I was filled with mixed emotions about what the speaker had said. On one hand I was encouraged that I could take control of my case, learn how the system works and resolve my ongoing legal problems. On the other hand I was very discouraged when I realized I had caused my own legal problems. I had lost in court because I had failed to learn the "rules of the game." Like millions of other men I thought I could strike an easy out of court settlement and go on with my life. How wrong I was! This was a very hard lesson for me! I was a college graduate. I was fairly intelligent and should have known better. My Ex-wife wasn't to blame, I was! I did this too myself! My failure was her victory!

The very next morning I decided to make the commitment to resolve my legal problems. As the speaker instructed I went to the local law library and read numerous books and articles. The following day I went to numerous bookstores and read many self-help books on family law. In addition, I searched the Internet and read everything I could about divorce and Family Law. The more I read the more I realized how mistaken I had been. 

Over the next six months I continued studying family law and attending the meetings sponsored by a local Fathers rights support group. In a matter of weeks my personal knowledge of law and family related legal issues began to flourish. In fact, I eventually became a board member of the statewide group. After a few months, I even enrolled in paralegal classes at a community college. A year later I was so committed that I enrolled in law school. Boy what a turn around!

My first year of law school I began offering self-help legal assistance and counseling to men. Also, I returned to court to resolve unfinished legal business. This time I was prepared for battle! I had done my homework!

On the day of court I discovered that my ex-wife had retained the same attorney she had used previously. When he saw me in the hallway I am sure he thought this would be quick and easy. After all I was so misinformed the first time. The attorney approached me and began telling me how ridiculous my request for hearing was and that he was going to "stick it to me" if I didn't drop the matter immediately. With confidence, I informed him I would not do so and would see him before the Judge. We did discuss the legal issues at hand and you could see that his attitude towards me was much different than before. The attorney made his routine offer of settlement that I promptly refused. He was now very concerned. He had recognized that something was very different.

About an hour later, we ended up in front of the Judge. Here's what happened: My child support went from $1,113.00 per month plus health insurance of $225.00 to $243.00 a month in child support and she paid the health insurance. Further, my visitation time-share with my kids went from 5% to 43%. It turns out that my ex-wife was earning over $100,000.00 a year. I had filed subpoenas with her bank and employers based on a rumor I had heard that she had a second job but I wasn't sure. The subpoenas revealed that she did in fact have a second job. She had not revealed this to the court. Even her attorney was unaware of this! In fact her "second job" earned her significantly more money than her regular job. Big mistake on her part! Needless to say I won the relief that I was seeking! My ex-wife may have won a previous battle but ultimately lost the war. Over the next six months there were other legal issues that I was able to resolve. I stopped her from moving out of state with the kids. In fact this did not even require a hearing. She accepted my legal explanation of what the court would in fact do and she decided not to move.

On another occasion the principal of the school that my children attended felt she had no obligation to provide me with copies of my children's report cards and other information. (Emergency medical contact information, Notice of parent-teacher conferences, transcripts etc. etc...) It's significant to note that my ex-wife's mother was the vice-president of the school board. The principal, vice-principal, teachers and school nurse were aware of this. No doubt that the decision to deny my parental rights was directly related to my mother-in-laws powerful position. Well, I filed a suit in civil court naming the principal, vice-principal, school nurse, the entire local and county school boards, and the California board of education. 

At the hearing the County's attorney spoke with me and expressed regret that this matter had to be filed. He agreed that the schools position could not be legally supported based on the family code. He informed them that their position was in error and the policy of preventing a parent with joint legal custody from viewing his children's school records was illegal and should be instantly changed. The matter was settled in the hallway and never made it to the Judge and for good reason. 

Here is the best part of this story: After successfully resolving the legal issues my ex-wife "got the message." She realized that I would never again allow myself to be used as a legal punching bag. There would be no more rolling over. No more defaults, no more passivity. I had become a pro-active participant. I had finally learned how the system worked and would vigorously defend myself in any future issue that might arise. And guess what? Once she understood she could no longer win automatically, Lo and behold we never had another legal dispute! Immediately following the last court hearing our conversations became civil but solely limited to the lives of the kids. Exactly the way it should be! (And should have been from the beginning)

My children are grown now and my personal family law struggles are over. I learned the hard way that what you do now will determine the quality of the relationship you will have with your children in the future. People forget that children are only in the custody of either parent for a relatively short time. After they reach the age of majority is when the real relationship begins! I was fortunate in that I discovered my failure in time. I was able to reverse a never-ending trend of court hearing after court hearing with no end in sight. It all changed that one evening after the meeting when I decided to commit to making needed changes in my attitude and approach to my case. I had learned a valuable lesson. Know the rules before you play the game! Once I discovered the rules of the game it all changed.

Finally, family law problems affect not only you but NEW wives, girlfriends, parents, grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, employer, friends and most significantly your children! Don't wait any longer! Don't wait until it's too late! Make a commitment now to change your life and the lives of all who are around you by learning how the family law system works. Do your homework first! You can bet your Ex has!   

By Mike L. Weening, Esq.

Mike L. Weening, Esq.

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MICRA Victim - The Gonzalez Family

Approximately 98000 Americans die every year because of medical errors. In California, a law that hasn't changed since 1975 takes away the right of injured Californians to hold an incompetent doctor or negligent hospital accountable for medical errors. California's "malpractice cap" limits compensation for pain and suffering because of medical negligence to $250000. This cap on compensation for injured Californians hasn't been adjusted for inflation since 1975. It would be more than $900000 in today's dollars. Put that in perspective: The minimum wage would be $2.10 an hour if it hadn't changed since 1975. The cap never changes, no matter how severely you are injured, if you lose your sight, your fertility, or even your child. Because of the cap, people who are injured - and don't make a lot of money - can't find attorneys in California. The cost to prepare and try a case for retired seniors, women who don't work, children or low-income Californians is often more than the case is worth. Without an attorney, health care providers aren't held accountable for hurting people with medical mistakes, neglect and abuse. This and many other videos are part of the site JusticeForPatients.org. JFP is an attempt to illustrate the human cost of this out-moded and arbitrary cap on a victim's financial compensation.



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Family Law Lawyers

Compared to all other types of legal practices, family law is perhaps the most sensitive and difficult to practice. The reason for this is because family law is dealing with issues such as divorce, legitimacy, child abuse, adoption, annulments, inheritance and family property disputes. This is why, when choosing a family law lawyer it is important to choose somebody who knows how to be sensitive when dealing with these types of unpleasant issues. A family lawyer who is good at his or her job will be able to minimize the pain when dealing with issues such as child custody and divorce issues.

Apart from dispensing legal advice family law lawyers will have additional responsibilities such as offering emotional support in an impartial and sympathetic way. A good family lawyer will win the trust of the client by listening to needs of the client. It is a careful balance between maintaining a professional attitude and keeping a personal touch with client.

Lawyer's fees will depend on what type of case the lawyer is working on. Some lawyers will charge an hourly fee and others will charge only after the case has been filed and a settlement is reached. For divorce cases it will depend on various situations such as, if there is child custody issues or property sharing issues. Most family law lawyers will charge by the hour for the simple reason that it is just easier. Hourly rates are influenced by two different situations, the region and county where the case will be tried. In extreme cases where the client is not financially stable enough to afford lawyers fees the court will grant what is known as Pendente Lite. A Pendente Lite is in a way a type of grant to help take care of low income clients while the court proceedings are ongoing.

The following are some useful tips to keep in mind when it comes time to choose a family law lawyer.
Experience: always try and get a lawyer who has a lot of experience. Only an experienced lawyer will know all of the subtle nuances of family law.

Location & Fee: Everybody would like to use the best lawyer available in town. Unfortunately the best ones will cost a good deal to hire. Location of the lawyer's office is also important as you may have to visit them on a regular basis.

Reputation: It is important to find out what the lawyers reputation is amongst both clients and other lawyers. This will help give you a good idea of the lawyer's level of competency.

Family law [http://www.halliwells.com/services/private-client/family] services can be offered in the areas of separation and divorce, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements and also civil partnerships. See how a family lawyer can assist you if difficult situations.

Is a Family Law Attorney Right For You?

Have you ever been in the need of a family law attorney before? If you have ever been in any kind of domestic issue you may well have. Basically, this branch of law deals with anything having to do with the modern family unit. It could be anything from marriage to divorce to adoption, or to abuse such as child or spousal. There are many other things it can deal with, but you can probably figure them out. Basically, if it's something that is related to a union of some sort or having to do with children it probably falls under the category of family law.

If you are in need of somebody for this type of issue, it is recommended that you go with an attorney who has specialized in family law. Several attorneys choose to do this, and so they take additional classes and even try to get certified so they can exclusively practice it. That is the kind of attorney you want defending you or prosecuting someone who is against you.

If you're trying to figure out a way to locate the right family law attorney there are several methods out there. You can use our referral service for your city that will help you locate specialized attorneys. They'd work hard to help you find the perfect player for your situation. Not only that, but they give you a choice of several so can have your pick. This is a great service for both you and the attorneys, so everyone is happy.

When you meet with the lawyer for the first time in a consultation you can really get a feel for whether or not they are the right person for you. This gives you a chance to talk about what situation you're dealing with as well. This is the perfect time for you to really decide whether or not you like the attorney and want them representing you. This is a great option because it really allows you to pick someone who you are comfortable with and who you feel will really be on your side and succeed for you.

What you should look for is an attorney that is able to translate the lot into layman's terms so you understand. They should be able to explain the law as it applies to your situation in a very simple way and you should go away from it feeling empowered. If you can understand the attorney because he isn't very good at explaining the law to you, then that should be a sure sign that he's not the right person for the job. In that case you go on to the next candidate.

Whatever you do though, don't rush the decision. If you're having trouble finding a lawyer, don't settle unless the matter is extremely urgent. The whole process might be an expensive one and it will take a lot of your time so you want to do it right the first time.

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Divorce, Child Custody, and Family Law - What Not to Do in Your Family Law Case

At the end of a divorce or child custody case, there aren't any "winners" or "losers" in the traditional sense. But often one person walks away feeling as though they attained the better outcome. Many times this outcome is the product of some mistake that the other party made.

As a family law attorney, I've seen some hostile cases and I've seen people do some cruel things. Sometimes these actions are physically injurious but, more often than not, they are mentally damaging. In the end, however, they almost always come back to haunt that person. Consequently, if you are involved in a divorce case or a child custody case, don't do any of the following if you want to attain your desired result:

1) Denigrate or abuse your spouse.

Nothing makes someone look worse in a family law case than someone who is cruel to their spouse. No, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are "at fault" under the law, at least not with respect to grounds for divorce. But if there is one thing to take out of this article, it is that the law isn't the only factor in the outcome of your case. The State has an interest in protecting marriage as a promoter of family values, so if there is someone to blame for the breakdown of the marriage, this is a sure sign of who that person is.

2) Involve the children.

Who is most affected by your divorce case or your child custody case? That's right - your children. Not you and not your spouse. Keep them insulated from your litigation so as to minimize the effects of their life being turned upside down. Do NOT use them as a messenger. Do NOT share intimate details of the other parent's behavior. Do NOT let them read legal pleadings or letters from attorneys. DO not move your children far away from the other parent.

3) Be unreasonable in custody and visitation.

Unless your spouse actually causes harm to your children, you need to accept the fact that your children need both parents in their lives. There are things that a mother can provide, which a father can't provide. There are things that a father can provide, which a mother can't provide. Being unreasonable in custody and visitation or worse, denying visitation altogether, only makes you look like a bad parent.

4) Fail to provide support.

Support in this context means child support and alimony. Though mutually exclusive, the point is the same. Courts don't like it when you refuse to pay reasonable amounts of support. Child support will be awarded in nearly all cases. Courts don't like it when the non-custodial refuses to pay. Hint: they take it as a sign that you don't care about your children. Likewise, if your case is one in which alimony is warranted, don't refuse to provide for your spouse until the court orders you to do so.

5) Hide assets.

Some people get away with hiding assets. But a good divorce attorney will find them. When they do, they will let everyone know about it. Then you're in trouble not only because you now have more assets in the pot, but you also lied about what you have.

6) Let emotion guide your actions.

This is the "catch-all" provision. Put simply: don't be a jerk. While most family law cases are resolved outside the courtroom, there are many that end up in trial. Remember that the Judge who is ultimately deciding your case is a person too.

This is not legal advice. It is merely information. Every situation is different and you should contact an attorney licensed in your state to discuss your specific needs. I am not your attorney. You are not my client. If you need a family law attorney in Maryland or DC, contact a Maryland family attorney or DC divorce lawyer without delay.