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Have you experienced something in Family Court that did not make any sense?

Is your family in worse shape after litigation, or after dealings with certain professionals involved in Family Law matters?

Please submit this form with as much detail as you can provide, and if you choose to have your identity held private, select the “Remain Anonymous” box.  If you are interested in more than aiding research and would like professional support in reviewing a case you believe should be flagged for “Professional Misconduct,” please check that option.

Report Our Case Please use this form to send basic information first.    We will follow up as promptly as possible with questions and to guide you on how to submit evidence, documentation and to discuss potential follow up actions. *Required fields. First Name * Last Name * Email * CASE NUMBER * Phone   Request to remain anonymous: I want to use my case to help others. We both want our story to help others. Interested in Radio Show on this subject. Other Field State * State *AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming County * Street Address City Postal Code     Spouse Name * Email of Other Parent if Desired To protect the integrity of our communications with our clients we require your full name. We do not sell or broadcast this information to anyone.       Judge(s) on Case * Other court officers   Guardian ad litem Custody Evaluator Forensic Accounting Firm   Suspected Misconduct by Professionals Some cases appear to have either judicial error, abuse of discretion, and / or other professional misconduct involved. Please review these options: Possible Attorney misconduct Flag for Custody Evaluator bias Flag this case for GAL misconduct Overbilling by Forensic Accountant I need help filing a grievance with the State Bar I filed a grievance with the State Bar Possible JQC Complaint About the Judge Child Missing - Taken by Force DFCS Issue - Child Endangered Other issue with court professionals I have court transcripts I have documentation that reveals dishonesty by professionals, or other abuses. Would like to get along with other parent but have interference.     Representation in Court Check the box that best describes how your case was managed and presented to the Court, i.e., with counsel, pro se, or a combination: Represented by Counsel Pro Se Entire Case Counsel involved, then Pro Se once funds depleted Primary Counsel Law Firm Name Opposing Counsel I used multiple law firms. Billing records accurately reflect the work done There are billing issues Counsel withdrew before the end of case due to funds being depleted Counsel was fair, added value & should be recommended       False Allegations Used? If your case involved false allegations made against you, please review the below questions.   If you were allowed to know about the allegations, defend yourself, and overcome the allegations, check YES here: Yes, falsely accused but PREVAILED. Poor Outcome Due to False Allegations I was falsely accused, but was not allowed to understand the allegations, defend myself, and was damaged by the outcome.   Check YES if outcome was poor, and the Court DID consider, or hear / see on the record, the FACTS and EVIDENCE of your situation:   NO, evidence was NOT allowed on the record, or NOT PRESENTED to the Court. Yes, evidence considered; POOR OUTCOME regardless.   If False Allegations were used, select type: Mother falsely accused of neglecting child or abandoning familyMother falsely accused of alienating Father from ChildMother falsely accused of violence against FatherFather falsely accused of violence against MotherFalsely accused of child abuse or neglectFalsely accused of child sexual abuseOther type of false allegation, such as financial fraud, etc. Court Ordered Incarceration on Civil Motion Criminal Investigation resulted in Imprisonment       Dispute over Children We agree that "custody" should not be used to describe children, but rather prisoners. So "Child Custody" is the term that accurately describes this situation, as our family was held hostage in this process: Children were used to create duress & to coerce an unfair settlement.   Father filed for custody to protect children. Mother filed for custody to protect children. Dispute started by parent wanting to move out of state. One parent filed dispute to use children to control or punish the other. Father filed for sole custody to avoid child support, or to reduce it. Mother filed dispute to ensure higher child support. Legal Dispute NOT necessary based on facts of the case.   Guardian Ad Litem Assigned? YesNo Reasonable fees for GAL work GAL fees are not in line with work done Billing records were provided by the GAL for review Unable to review billing records, even upon request GAL report did not consider the evidence The GAL did not produce a report GAL report produced but I was not allowed to review it or have a copy         Outcome of Dispute Mother is Primary Custody & Decision MakingFather is Primary with Decision MakingCo-Parenting is smooth & the outcome is reasonable.Parents Share Custody: Joint AllMother Alienated from Children, Little or No TimeFather Alienated from Children, Little or No TimeChildren are with the unhealthy or unstable parentChildren are in an abusive or unsafe environment       Child Support Issues Reasonable Child Support Paid to CaregiverUnreasonable Child Support Ordered by Court Child Support is more than the Non-Custodial Parent earns or is able to pay Support payments are insufficient to provide for children. Non-custodial Parent earns well above the Guideline amounts, but pays what someone under the Guideline should pay. I have our children most of the time, or all of the time, with no support.             Financial Issues "This case was more than financially draining, to the point of leaving our family in worse shape than where we began," is what we often hear reported. Select options that apply to this case: Needed to file bankruptcy due to excessive fees & expenses of litigation. Did not receive "Equitable Division" of assets due to professional misconduct. Forfeited pre-marital assets when this could have been avoided. Children were used to leverage an unfair financial agreement. Career impacted, earnings diminished. Lien on property filed by attorney(s) Lien on property filed by custody expert(s) Home lost to foreclosure following litigation. In spite of other challenges, the financial outcome was reasonable.         Not a litigant, but have a case to report?   Please check the box that best describes you or your role, and if any form of abuse was involved?   Family Member Neighbor, Church Member, Other Professional or Law Enforcement Civic Organization News/Media Organization Government Agency Case Involved Violence / Abuse or a form of financial fraud Duress / Coercion Observed   Use of False Allegations Observed     What are you interested in? News & Updates Submit Case Details for Reporting Parent Seeking Guidance Reporting GAL Misconduct Resource Directory Professional Offering Resource Policy or Agency Guidance News Media Briefing Case Studies or White Papers National Collaboration for Reform Court Watch   Enter the above code: I'd like to receive your newsletter   Request Information