Accountability / Child Custody / Child Custody / Court Reform / elections / Family Court / Family Court Reform / Judges / Judicial / Judicial Disability / parental rights / transparency
Should Judges Be Elected, Appointed, or Fired?
Custody court judges wield significant power over families, often shielded from accountability. While some are appointed and others elected, both models have pitfalls. Suggestions for reform include performance audits and parental review panels to improve transparency. Ultimately, the system must ensure judges are held accountable for their decisions affecting children’s lives.