The biggest problem most people have with this system is that millions of innocent children wind up each year with only one parent in their lives after divorce. This is in large part the fruit of all the anger and hostility encouraged and supported by the system. Parents become Jekylls turning into Hydes. What was once an atmosphere of mutual love and respect becomes one of mutual hatred and resentment.

There is barely a shred of human decency or morality left under the weight of this corrupt excuse for justice.

Nobody wins under this system, and the biggest losers of all are the children.

Here is a laundry list of the principal failings of the family court approach, according to The Family Court Reform Council of America:

It abuses litigants and their children on a regular and consistent basis. 

It engages in unfair and blatant discriminatory practices in child custody awards.

It does not follow the laws as it is required to do.

Most principals cannot afford appeals because they are too expensive.

Lying, cheating, deception, and perjury by litigants are encouraged, by both judges and attorneys.

It harms innocent children without any remorse or conscience.

It encourages more parental conflict, anger and hostility.

It divides and destroys long-term family relationships.

It robs families and children of vital financial resources when they are most needed.

It denies litigants their basic constitutional rights.

It treats impoverished litigants with contempt and disrespect when they appear pro se (without a lawyer).

It routinely abdicates judicial responsibilities to outside mercenaries.

It does not properly educate litigants and children about emotional pain and trauma of divorce, especially that caused to the children.

It does not handle cases in a timely and well-thought-out fashion because of overcrowded dockets.

Courts show arrogance, incompetence and insensitivity.

Too many inexperienced and unqualified judges are appointed.

It resists any efforts at change or reform.

It is NOT ACCOUNTABLE to anyone for mistakes, misdeeds or malfeasance.

Why would judges and lawyers treat parents and children, who are going through a very stressful time in their lives, in such a manner? The family court system is a multi-billion-dollar-a-year industry!

When lawyers promote anger and hatred between their clients and when judges inflict pain and suffering on bewildered children, it is because they make more money that way. That's the bottom line.