Home » Voice » Page 5

Op-Ed: The Hypocrisy of Family Law — Why Family Court Should Be Abolished

They call it family law, but the only thing it truly governs is separation, silence, and suffering. This is not justice — it’s bureaucracy weaponized against love. In a system where judges hide behind opinion and immunity, where money decides custody, and where the Constitution is conveniently ignored, we must ask: who benefits from this chaos? Certainly not the children. Not the parents. Only the lawyers, the evaluators, the GALs, and the judges padding their pensions. The time has come to stop reforming family court — and start abolishing it.

Op-Ed: The Hypocrisy of Family Law — Why Family Court Should Be Abolished Read More

⚖️ Justice for Sale: How Socioeconomic Bias Is Wrecking Families in Family Court

The article by Michael Phillips discusses the pervasive socioeconomic bias in family courts, where wealth influences judicial decisions. Pro se litigants face disadvantages and often feel dismissed, reflecting systemic inequities. It offers strategies for these individuals to advocate for fair treatment and emphasizes the need for reform to ensure justice is accessible to all, irrespective of financial status.

⚖️ Justice for Sale: How Socioeconomic Bias Is Wrecking Families in Family Court Read More

The Colonists Were Smarter Than Us: They Banned Lawyers

Early American colonists opted to ban lawyers, believing that professional conflict leads to more disputes. They fostered community-based conflict resolution, prioritizing peace over legalism. In contrast, modern America is inundated with lawyers, resulting in litigation culture where issues are escalated instead of resolved. Revisiting this historical approach may offer insights for today’s society.

The Colonists Were Smarter Than Us: They Banned Lawyers Read More