I am a divorce lawyer now, but once I was a young father battling for custody of my two children.  I still can feel the worry and dread such a court case creates.  It seems to the parents that everything important to them in the universe is at stake.  Parents in such situations feel helpless because so much rides on the lawyers and the judge and jury.  No matter who "wins" or loses in a child custody case, both parents should at least leave the courthouse feeling they were treated fairly and that neither side had some sort of inside connection or political advantage.  Lawyers and judges who allow it to appear that political clout is influencing a case are damaging the integrity and stability of the justice system we all work and believe in.  I have spent many hours on this story and I have tried to be as accurate and fair as possible.  I will publish any responses from those involved if they feel their side of the story needs to be told differently than what I have written. Greg ... Read More >