Melody Bannister ran for the lives of her children
Melody Bannister, who is alleged of having “kidnapped” her children, is wanted by law enforcement. But her own version of the story, which she appears to be blogging while…
When family courts don’t believe the children
Just a little over a year ago, two six-year-old twin boys were sent to sole custody of their father. Besides the bruises, lacerations, black eyes, abrasions, and genital injuries…
The mystery of “vulnerability”
Brené Brown, through her now virally-popular Ted talk, her interviews, and her books, has encouraged us to see vulnerability as a characteristic to be admired and sought after. “Vulnerability is…
Complaint against Judge Julie H. O’Kane
INTRODUCTION The above noted case has been brought to the attention of the Foundation for Child Victims of the Family Courts (FCVFC), The focus of the work of the FCVFC…
A Case for Investigation – Rico Reigns in Howard County, MD
The Ellicott City, Maryland Family Court Complex appears to be an incubating unit for developing a protocol for management of custody litigation involving high net worth individuals. The FCVFC…
Tragedy in Connecticut: When Mandated Reporters Fail to Report
Press releases indicated that professionals in the Connecticut community knew that Jennifer Dulos, mother of five children was in trouble. The combination of child abuse, domestic violence, threats to remove…
Sexual Abuse – Defending Children – Beyond the Double Bind
For the purposes of this article, we are focusing on the parent whose child has disclosed to the parent, either directly or indirectly that the child has experienced some form…
What Is The Impact Of The Junk Concept of Parental Alienation On Generating A Culture Of Racketeering In Custody Litigation Across The U.S.A.?
No client faced with circumstances that compel them to retain the services of a Custody or Divorce attorney has any idea of the perilous gauntlet they are about to face.…
Spring Newsletter and Podcast Announcement
The Foundation for Child Victims of the Family Courts was born of blood and tears over the wasted lives of innocents and innocence lost. The specter of the term “Parental…