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1. Thank God someone is paying attention, because my AL legislators are not, and I have spoke to many of them about the very issue you have illustrated.

   What people don’t realize is that the “child support enforcement” funds are not going to help poor single parents obtain child support from deadbeats. The money is going to pay State attorneys to work side by side private law firms of the custodial parent. These custodial parents are usually middle class or affluent.

   Since the State receives $2 of your federal tax money for every $1 in child support collects, it goes where it can get the most money. And its not from dead beat parents for which 80% are unemployable or incarcerated. They go after “non-custodial” parents who have always paid so they are guaranteed to maximize the federal funding they receive.

   Is this legal? NO! But as one State official put it “we will keep taking the federal money any way we can until we are told to stop”.

   Nationwide we spend $64 BILLION per year under the Title IV-D program. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the program would only cost the US taxpayer $70/yr MILLION nationwide. Alabama has increased its federal funding from the program by $50 MILLION/yr in just 5 years. It it is just one of 50 States.

   I am working on a Pro Se federal lawsuit against AL on this issue. No attorney will take the case out of fear that it will destroy their career.

   

   Steven K

   February 20, 2012 at 8:57 pm

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   • OK, Steven K, I approved the comment and then will visit your site.

     Just one or two comments (understand I’m a custodial parent whose ex ran up thousands of arrears, and then was enabled to simply force a custody-switch (I have some pretty good ID on the various enablers, some of who are individuals, others, institutions), which permanently eliminated child support for at least my kids. But I do understand this goes two ways.

     My understanding is Title IV-D is $4 billion, not $64 billion per year — but that’s referring to enforcement bureaucracy ONLY. Perhaps you refer to something else.

     For a mother to say child support system should be completely eliminated is a strong statement, but that’s based on what it did to our family and how it’s been used to exacerbate already strained parental relationships.

     Then money is DI-verted off that stream to fund crooked theories like parent education (mandatory), per access/visitation funding, which then is a setup for local judges to start nonprofits and catch the run-off $$.

     I think you might be interested in J.A.I.L. for judges. That doesn’t mean put them in jail (see website jail4judges.org), which relates to judicial immunity. This, plus the experience of various reforming attorneys in suddenly losing their licenses to practice, may explain why no attorney wants to take the class action case.

     Are you also up on “Silva v. Garcetti”? In which Richard Fine tried to do something about money the L.A. District Attorney was sitting on?

     I’ll go look at your site, because since this post I’ve found out a LOT more about certain programming in AL which obviously comes off the Title IV-D money, at least as I understand it (TANF money, anyhow).

     See also “smartmarriages.com” which should be called “Smart Diane Sollee.com”– it’s where they conferenced (for about 10 years), and where people can hook-up with other HHS grantees and buy into the franchise, meaning to have HHS help set you up with a nice retirement plan for promoting its products.

     

     familycourtmatters

     February 24, 2012 at 3:14 pm

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     • Here is the link to the incorporating docs for Tuscaloosa Family Resource Center that I purchased from the Sec of State’s site. Notice pages 4 and 6 are missing. https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos_bec/content/resultsInformation.jsp?id=K1UrcGM3aFdEeG5uMUxBcm9mZ2tIT0lqTk9KSWFiN0o=

       You don’t have to approve this comment. I just thought these would be useful to you.

       

       Pam

       August 20, 2012 at 12:59 am
   • Interesting. … I’ve been blogging along with some people promoting AFRA as well.

     I notice here:

     Click to access 09-1454-RespondentAmCuAmericanFamilyRightsAssociation.authcheckdam.pdf

     I notice that AFRA doesn’t claim to be a nonprofit, right? Some of the other organizations listed there were.

     If you’ve noticed much of this blog, you may have picked up that my experiences in both marriage and afterwards have resulted in a conscientious decision to avoid church attendance and in fact, gatherings of other people who are unable to handle themselves in front of a violent, and spouse-assaulting husband with as much courage as his wife has had to exhibit right along.

     So, in doing the right thing and simply leaving (not that HSLDA was any help, they are typically not involved where there is a “custody dispute” which is frequent in cases like mine (homeschooling formerly or not), I then had to function within an institution which is run NOT by VAWA types, but in fact by the HHS apparatus intent on (so it says) reunification and supporting fathers. Your comment above about the custodial lawyers & child support attorneys doesn’t seem to (notice disclaimer, prove me otherwise if you can — but prove it) hold water. The OCSE programming talks about supporting fathers, and puts its money where its mouth is.

     A Kentucky website program “Turning It Around” (can be googled I’m sure) proves pretty much that fathers (too) are also being extorted — makes it clear they are taking people incarcerated on child support arrears, and then “plea-bargaining” through participation in a fatherhood program that probably no respectable Dad would want or need. It’s a nationwide SCAM.

     Where we have to figure it out individually (men, and women) is to prioritize — do we want the US Government being our Daddy or not? And if not, then we have to figure out where it’s played Dad v. Mom and how.

     But when I literally did, and others do, need sometimes this government to step in and stop literally, slavery (whether as an institution, or economic slavery “Peonage” etc.) — or women being killed or children being molested within the institution of marriage, then it should be allowed to. However, it should be allowed to under criminal laws — and not divert it to family court.

     I know what VAWA funds are going to and do not approve, but were it not for a civil restraining order, despite the consequences afterwards (i.e., have to then go to family court), ALL of my nuclear family unit (Dad, Mom, and children) were very likely going to be as dead as anyone in a foreign war, and at his hand, not mine. I had no other viable escape action; and generations of my family have been punished, over a period of years, for that stand I took.

     Didn’t mention in the previous comment, I was no “deadbeat custodial mother” — I was working and supporting this family, as I did during the marriage also. The system forced me to choose between chasing down my own children, or maintaining an existing profession (i.e., what was producing income to pay bills), and abandoning them.

     They know mothers well (guess which route I chose). Later, their own father abandoned them, which goes to show how much sense the courts actually have, that is, IF their purposes are as declared. They are, rather, institutions designed to perpetuate themselves.

     Systems don’t change — people have to change systems. The systemic concept of marriage ALSO needs to change, and if the patriots etc. don’t like this, then let them figure out whether they really expect women to “Focus on the Family” and “take it on the chin” (and several other body parts) for the cause. Guys who wish to support the institution along with tax-exempt status for ANY religious organization, need to figure out fast what to do about your brothers/husbands when they are using women for punching bags, and bringing destruction, not “rest” or companionship, to that relationship. It’s not enough to decry honor murders in other religions; time to clean up your own houses, or we women won’t be co-habiting with you or married to you in them.

     I find this very hard for happily-married, or at least stable & still together married women (and men) to grasp: You are paying a very, very heavy price (with taxes, and local fall-out) to push a theory that scapegoats and exploits ANYONE who divorces. The extremely wealthy groups pushing this are doing so for their own purposes, and not for the right ones. In fact, many of these groups, indications are, are simply money-laundering through public institutions.

     see also http://thefamilycourtmoneymachine.blogspot.com/

     Again — does AFRA take donations or sell anything, and if so, where is it incorporated, LEGALLY.

     

     familycourtmatters

     February 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm

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2. I am in Alabama. The leading non-profit family rights organization, entirely grass roots, supported by ZERO taxpayer money of any means such as grants, etc…- supported by donations only – is known as the Alabama Family Rights Association (or ALFRA). The AFRA is not in Alabama to my knowledge on any level. A L F R A (ALFRA, Alabama Family Rights Association, at http://www.ALFRA.org) is a 501c3 org.

   Also, u probably know, that being 501c3 non-profit has restrictions on political activity. So a viable, truly good org may choose not to become designated as non-profit in order to free up the reigns on their ability to participate in the political arena.

   Thank you for the excellent info as we in Alabama are trying to bring more awareness and education about the fact that our children have a dollar sign, a ransom amount, on their head and the citizens and politicians of Alabama allow this to go ignored at our children’s peril.

   – Chris Hobbs
   http://www.WhyJudgeLittle.com
   114 Bridgestone Dr
   Huntsville, AL 35811
   256 Four7Nine 1Nine1Five

   

   Chris Hobbs

   February 25, 2012 at 2:49 am

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   • Thanks for clarifying that ALFRA =/= AFRA.

     I just spent most of today looking up certain issues in Alabama and learned SO much about how national associations are, really, setting court agenda. We really have far fewer state borders in practice, in our major institutions, than at almost any previous time in US history, I think.

     The justice system has been turned into “problem-solving” justice — which defines its own problems, proscribes its own solutions, and bypasses voter input into the wherewithal. I call it the interlocking directorate. When I get this material a little better organized, I’ll post it.

     There’s a problem with the concept of “collaborative justice / problem-solving courts.” That problem is called the U.S. (and corresponding state) Constitution(s).

     Time and again, these are centered in the executive branch in government, and enabled by executive order, of either President, or Governor. The technological advantage that comes from government-provided wealth helps disseminate and promote SPECIFIC solutions for all to (for example), court overload — or poverty — or you anme it.

     Here’s a clue: This is a California-funded report, but the author is from NY:
     http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/California_Story.pd

     The intro shows us clearly that courts have strayed from the administration of JUSTICE into going for “out-come based” results, collaborating with so many stakeholders that the individual taxpayers who do NOT organize themselves to track these things, will not know what the conflict of interest is in individual cases. The public pays a heavy debt for the elimination of the due process!

     INTRODUCTION: INNOVATION IN CALIFORNIA
     Judiciaries around the country are embracing a new way of business, one that emphasizes partnerships with stakeholders in and outside the courts, improved community access to the justice system, greater accountability for offenders and better community outcomes, such as increased safety and improved public confidence. This new way of doing business goes by various names. In many jurisdictions, it’s called “problem solving.” In California it goes by the name “collaborative justice.”
     Problem-solving courts (or collaborative justice courts) include specialized drug courts, domestic violence courts, community courts, family treatment courts, DUI courts, mental health courts, peer/youth courts and homeless courts. Their aim is to address challenging prob- lems—like drug addiction, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency— that society brings to courthouses across the country every day. While each of these courts targets a different problem, they all seek to use the authority of courts to improve outcomes for victims, communities and defendants. These court programs strive to achieve tangible results like safer streets and stronger families; at the same time, they seek to maintain the fairness and legitimacy of the court process.

     In Alabama, a governor’s executive order (or, about 3 of them) celebrates mediation, and they have a “mediation day” celebration up on the website. This describes some of the funding. I looked at the tax return — there’s a page missing which describes where an extra $7,000 grant came from (and what it was used for).
     http://en.wikimediation.org/index.php?title=Alabama_Center_for_Dispute_Resolution

     Would rather explain this in a post than a comment, but I am very concerned for my (young adult) children at what lies ahead for them should they get into a situation where what they need is actually justice — and not mediation with about 53 different “stakeholders” and a particular end result in mind . . . .

     

     familycourtmatters

     February 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm

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3. Reblogged this on julian's justice journal.

   

   julianjustice33

   December 4, 2017 at 12:08 pm

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   • I believe we talked off-line some years ago. Do you remember?
     I notice you reblogged some older posts and my last one on the NRA.
     I spent some time browsing your website and titles, and the titles are interesting; I was glad to see it’s not all the traditional advocacy information.
     The blog is hard to navigate — between the large photo (understandable) and all the post titles up top, and having to scroll down so far to get to actual content. It might be good, if possible, to spend some time on using some sidebars for navigation and leaving the central area for main blog content or just adding a calendar (“Archives”) widget, or “Most recent posts” so people can see a timeline along with the many topics.

     I hope you don’t mind the suggestions, but I also am considering people who may read this blog (which is challenging enough between the images and concepts it’s presenting, ranging beyond just the family court arena alone) that they not get frustrated trying to get the overview of your blog.

     My children are now young adults, and have been for some years, but there’s not a single day I don’t think about them, wonder how to write them, and what in HELL could give a legitimate account for any system that would rejoice in breaking down functional, working, and law-abiding family households (esp. it seems birth mothers and daughters/sons) members for profits and career-building to family court (not to mention domestic violence, not to mention, fatherhood practitioners, etc. and that’s just a start….) professionals. I think there is an intent to condition society to conflict, and on a personal and social level, to abuse of authority throughout government and throughout the private sector interacting (contracting, getting grants from, etc.) government in order to “solve” social problems identified with the marketable “fixes” in mind.

     Anyhow….hang in there…//LGH

     

     Let's Get Honest

     December 4, 2017 at 4:25 pm

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