Children’s rights

Secret Custody Orders, Rogue GALs, and Corruption dominate Idaho Family Court Reform at the Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force.

Secret Custody Orders, ‘Rogue GALs’ Under Fire at Idaho Family Court Hearing

Idaho’s Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force heard explosive testimony on July 31 about family court failures that destroy families. Witnesses described secret custody orders, unaccountable “rogue GALs,” and a “cash-for-conflict” court system that enriches lawyers while bankrupting parents. Lawmakers, including Sen. Tammy Nichols and Rep. Heather Scott, vowed reform. Arizona Rep. Rachel Keshel demanded jury trials in custody cases and denounced judicial bias. Parents accused courts of weaponizing “parental alienation” and ignoring abuse. GAL Kacey Wall defended the system, while critics said she embodies the problem. Nichols pledged reform is coming: “If there’s a pattern, we’re going to act.”

Brain Scans Reveal Abuse: Oregon DHS ignores scientific evidence, punishing protective mother Martina Flanigan while endangering her children.

Brain Scans Reveal Abuse—Oregon DHS Turns Blind Eye

What may be a flashpoint case has gripped Oregon. The Amen Clinic’s SPECT imaging revealed traumatic brain injuries in Martina Flanigan’s children—evidence pointing to severe abuse. Despite this, Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Family Court have dismissed the scientific findings, targeting Flanigan for her advocacy. Protective mothers and their families face retaliation, while abusers remain shielded. This case underscores a systemic failure where science is sidelined, and children’s safety is compromised. The question remains: when will Oregon prioritize the well-being of its most vulnerable over bureaucratic denial and institutional inertia?

Family Court Freak Show

Family Court Freak Show: Frank Parlato exposes the corruption of unchecked judges, weaponized custody, and trauma disguised as justice.