Monday, 1 September 2008
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I am writing with reference to the article in August 21st edition "family lawyer joins firm".
I object to the portrayal by this family law firm of making themselves sound as if they are the rescuers of family and matrimonial breakdown. Being a member of Fathers 4 Justice and a recent protester on Harriet Harman's roof and having been through the family court system myself, I would like every reader to be aware that its the lawyers that are the only winners in family court cases.
I have spoken to judges, MP's, barristers and solicitors and they openly admit that the whole system is adversarial. Being adversarial therefore, causes delay, which in turn profits the lawyers and costs the parents more money and heartbreak.
The worst part of it, is that its the children that are the biggest losers. It is these lawyers that goad their clients into a protracted and long winded and in most cases, wholly unnecessary fight in the family courts. In my case, which compared to most Dads from F4J was mild, I fought for 2 1/2 years as a litigant in person. In the end, I was found out to be a loving, devoted Dad. It cost my Daughter 2 1/2 years of not being able to see her Dad and for that alone, the actions of these lawyers is reprehensible. Batman, who was with me on Harmans roof hasn't seen his kids for 8 years!!
I would also like to point out that the legal aid system needs re looking at, as it allows spiteful Mums, who wish to prevent contact, carry on with false accusation after another. Father 4 Justice promote " two parents are better than one". To the Government, we want the following 4 measures of reform:
WE WANT:
1. TO HAVE AN AUTOMATIC PRESUMPTION OF 50/50 CONTACT WHEN PARENTS SPLIT
2.OPEN COURTS, to be brought in line with the crown and magistrates courts.
3.COMPULSORY MEDIATION BEFORE THE COURT PROCESS,not after
4.ENFORCE COURT ORDERS. A 3 strikes and your're out policy would be a great detterent against uncooperative mothers. On the 3 rd strike , residence would be swopped to the father or from whoever has deliberately broken the court order.
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