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A Broken System: Family Court in the United States
A Broken Family Court in the United States, is an anthology of articles written by Stephen Louis Krasner that breaks down the often complicated systems adversely impacting so many parents and children today.
We have a problem in the arena of divorce and custody in the United States. We have a system that is not impartial and often serves as a breeding ground for disingenuous and unethical actions committed by players in the legal arena and sometimes (knowingly and unknowingly) enabled by the very court's people believe will determine fact from fiction.
Many parents and children have an uphill challenge awaiting them as they seek what many others before the law and courts seek—fairness and the right to be heard.
A Broken Family Court in the United States, Volume 1 is the first of two anthologies, the collected articles regularly published with The Huffington Post and The Good Men Project. The book presents research, facts, and interviews with the many people embroiled in these systems—written through the unique lens of someone who has experienced it all—allowing the reader an inside look at the implications, adverse impact and potential remedies to the problems these ordeals present each and every day.
Stephen is the author of over 30 articles and his background includes writing as a contributor for the HuffPost and the Good Men Project, working as a paralegal, running as a candidate for public office, managing political campaigns and serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. Stephen acquired a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School.
We have a problem in the arena of divorce and custody in the United States. We have a system that is not impartial and often serves as a breeding ground for disingenuous and unethical actions committed by players in the legal arena and sometimes (knowingly and unknowingly) enabled by the very court's people believe will determine fact from fiction.
Many parents and children have an uphill challenge awaiting them as they seek what many others before the law and courts seek—fairness and the right to be heard.
A Broken Family Court in the United States, Volume 1 is the first of two anthologies, the collected articles regularly published with The Huffington Post and The Good Men Project. The book presents research, facts, and interviews with the many people embroiled in these systems—written through the unique lens of someone who has experienced it all—allowing the reader an inside look at the implications, adverse impact and potential remedies to the problems these ordeals present each and every day.
Stephen is the author of over 30 articles and his background includes writing as a contributor for the HuffPost and the Good Men Project, working as a paralegal, running as a candidate for public office, managing political campaigns and serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. Stephen acquired a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School.
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Published February 28, 2018
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March 8, 2018
The horrific state of the family law system in the United States is revealed in Krasner’s eye-opening book A Broken System. The primary take-away here is stay out of the legal system to save your life. Don’t believe it? Then you’ll need to read this book pronto.
Stephen Krasner explains the crossover between elected judges, profit seeking attorneys, a foster care system that is based on quotas of children (in order to make their reimbursements and funding) and how this has created a broken, crooked system that in fact, takes away parents’ rights. Krasner has experienced this first hand and done extensive research. He provides plenty of resources to a) back up his statements and b) to allow further reading on the issues.
When it comes to our children, it’s better to fight among yourselves and keep custody battles out of the court rooms. Ironically, this was advised to me (here in Canada) over ten years ago when my divorce was initiated, advice that still stands today.
This is a must read for anyone beginning their divorce. Caveat emptor. Buyer beware when it comes to the legal system. This is not to say one should not have a lawyer but save your children. Find a way with your ex to avoid judges and courtrooms.
Stephen Krasner explains the crossover between elected judges, profit seeking attorneys, a foster care system that is based on quotas of children (in order to make their reimbursements and funding) and how this has created a broken, crooked system that in fact, takes away parents’ rights. Krasner has experienced this first hand and done extensive research. He provides plenty of resources to a) back up his statements and b) to allow further reading on the issues.
When it comes to our children, it’s better to fight among yourselves and keep custody battles out of the court rooms. Ironically, this was advised to me (here in Canada) over ten years ago when my divorce was initiated, advice that still stands today.
This is a must read for anyone beginning their divorce. Caveat emptor. Buyer beware when it comes to the legal system. This is not to say one should not have a lawyer but save your children. Find a way with your ex to avoid judges and courtrooms.
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