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One Attorney's Battle for Her Children as she Fights the Corrupt Family Court

One Attorney's Battle for Her Children as she Fights the Corrupt Family Court

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 Mark Fidelman, and an anonymous guest (referred to as "Brenda") Key Highlights: Guest is an attorney and business owner in San Diego Divorced since 2016 with three children (19, 17, and 15) Experienced significant challenges with the family court system Major Topics: Child Welfare Services (CWS) Ineffective and toxic handling of child protection cases Multiple reports of child abuse were largely ignored Divorce and Custody Challenges Initially had 70% physical custody Ex-husband had history of corporal punishment and verbal abuse Mediator recommended reducing custody to 50/50 without substantial justification Legal Strategies Filed a contempt action against ex-husband for hitting children Creative custody arrangement to maintain primary care Used MyTalkingParents for communication documentation Key Advice: Avoid family court if possible Ensure detailed divorce agreements with specific clauses Focus on children's well-being and safety Unconditional love from one parent can overcome challenging family dynamics Action Items: Include no corporal punishment clause in divorce agreements Be specific about extracurricular activity cost-sharing Document all communications Prioritize children's emotional and physical safety Systemic Criticisms: Family court system is potentially corrupt Judges often rubber-stamp mediator recommendations Judicial immunity protects problematic judicial behavior Conclusion: The guest emphasized that "winning in life" matters more than winning in court, and maintaining unconditional love for children is paramount.
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