One Mom's 12-Year Battle Against Lies, Corruption, and the Family Law 'Mafia'

An in-depth discussion of the complexities and frustrations involved in family court proceedings, personal experiences navigating the system, and advice for others. Key Topics Discussed: Family Court Frustrations: Personal stories of more than a decade spent dealing with court processes, describing corruption among attorneys/judges, and how private agreements are often ignored by the system Challenges with Stipulations and Enforcement: Discussion of failed attempts to finalize stipulations and why the courts sometimes resist enforcing private divorce agreements Inequality and Corruption: Critique of the family court's lack of support for families, the persistence of systemic issues, and personal experiences with unaccountable officials. "Reunification Therapy": Examination of so-called reunification therapy, explanation of its illegality under Family Code section 3026, and how courts continue to utilize it regardless Advice Segment: Encouraging listeners to seek alternatives to prolonged court battles and to be cautious with court-appointed individuals (e.g., plan coordinators, "quack" therapists). Accountability and Legal Boundaries: Thoughts on how judges often disregard constitutional rights and legal boundaries due to a lack of accountability Notable Anecdote: Recap of a criminal case where a judge (Judge Ferguson) murdered his wife, illustrating concerns about judicial accountability Guest: Christy Black, returning guest and experienced advocate navigating family court for over 12 years; shares valuable experiences and insights. Memorable Quotes: "At the end of the day, you only need one lunatic—whether it's your former spouse or a crazy judge or a crazy opposing counsel…" "Family Code 3026 says that reunification shall not be ordered in a child custody, visitation proceeding. Period." "These judges do not understand…The Bill of Rights is the line in the sand that the government is not supposed to cross." Summary: This episode is an honest and sometimes hard-hitting look at the realities of family court, the persistence of systemic issues, and the importance of self-advocacy and education for those facing similar struggles. Want to help, donate to

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One Mom's 12-Year Battle Against Lies, Corruption, and the Family Law 'Mafia' is an episode from Divorce Matters by Mark Fidelman.

This episode is 48:40 long.

This episode was published on Nov 13, 2025.

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