End Unfair Practices and Abuses in Family Courts
End Unfair Practices and Abuses in Family Courts
The Issue
Misconduct, Corruption, and Child Welfare Abuse - All Occurred in the Lower Pittsylvania County Virginia Court System
Background & Chronology
I am the biological mother and primary caregiver of two daughters, ages almost 8 (youngest) and 10½ (oldest) at the time of the events described. From January 3, 2014, until July 8, 2024, I provided full-time care, love, and nurturing to my children. During this time, they were healthy, joyful, and thriving, enjoying a stable home environment. This is documented through school records, certified medical records, and first-hand witness accounts from friends and family, as well as photographs and videos showing our daily life together in the home.
On July 8, 2024, the opposing party’s counsel filed an injunction against me during court proceedings. This action immediately restricted my parental rights and resulted in the removal of my daughters from my care, despite there being no evidence of abuse or neglect on my part. Following this injunction:
July 8 – September 29, 2024: Court-ordered visitation every other weekend was abruptly ended by GAL Jessica Ashleigh Burgess, who relied on irrelevant third-party hearsay from an unrelated state and case falsely claiming I would harm my children. These claims had no factual connection to my family but were used to justify terminating all in-person visitation.
September 29, 2024 – March 2, 2025: Limited to one weekly phone call, frequently disconnected or cut short by private parties with repeated accusations that I was “doing something wrong.”
March 2 – April 12, 2025: Four brief supervised visits were allowed, monitored by an estranged maternal sibling. Visits ended abruptly after four sessions.
April 12, 2025 – Present (March 2026): Only one video message from the oldest child in July 2025 and one 12-minute phone call on July 17, 2025 were permitted. Calls that are allowed are regularly interrupted, disconnected, or used to threaten me with claims of harassment, despite my fully lawful and factual conduct. Abuse is ongoing, with continued harassment by third-party actors involved in controlling my children. I have also received repeated harassing text messages, which I blocked, and threats of harassment have been made when I respond to emails from these third parties. All of this occurs while I act in accordance with the law and the best interests of my children.
Additional Critical Details – GAL Restraining Attempt & Continued Alienation
GAL Jessica Ashleigh Burgess attempted to secure a two-year restraining order against me, alleging that I would harm my children. This attempt was stopped by court-appointed counsel, and no such restraining order was ever issued. Despite this, the private parties have successfully prevented meaningful contact between my daughters and me for nearly two years, strictly controlling all communication and visits. At no time have I faced any criminal charges for causing harm, injury, or loss to any party. This demonstrates that the ongoing denial of parental access is not based on any lawful findings of wrongdoing, but rather on the willful control and manipulation of the private parties and colluding actors in the lower courts.
Other critical events:
February 2025: My lower court appeal was obstructed because I retained an independent psychologist, rather than the court’s weaponized psychologist. My appeal was denied, and I was coerced into signing an agreement allowing only limited, controlled access to my children.
May 2025: I requested a jury trial to present my case before 12 impartial jurors rather than a single judge. Judge Stacy Monroe refused to grant a jury trial, effectively dismissing my demand with prejudice. While the court acknowledged that my statements were truthful, the results were denied, allowing the collusion narrative to continue unchecked.
July 11, 2025: A hearing was scheduled for which I was not served, resulting in a fraudulent court docket. Any associated FTA capias/fugitive status is void ab initio.
January 26, 2026: I filed a higher court appeal and have received no response, leaving my case unresolved.
Throughout this time, private parties have willfully manipulated narratives to portray me as a threat while their own documented drug use and abusive behaviors go ignored. This conduct is ongoing and has caused irreparable harm to my relationship with my children, with no regard for their best interests.
Parties Involved in Misconduct
Jessica Ashleigh Burgess – Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Brian Cassidy – Department of Social Services (DSS)
Lindsey Mallot – Child Protective Services (CPS)
Claudette Suzanne Robertson – Attorney for the opposing party
Presiding Judge - Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen
Private parties – Accused of abuse and substance exposure
Allegations of Misconduct
False CHINS Petition – GAL Burgess filed a fraudulent Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition, alleging risk to my children despite evidence to the contrary.
Collusion & Fabrication – GAL Burgess, DSS’s Brian Cassidy, CPS’s Lindsey Mallot, and Claudette Robertson colluded to fabricate allegations to favor the private parties.
Neglect of Duties – GAL Burgess failed to conduct home visits as required by law and improperly relied on irrelevant third-party hearsay to terminate visitation.
False Stalking Allegations – Claudette Robertson leveled false stalking claims against me proven false, distracting from documented drug use and abuse by the private parties.
Corrupt Judicial Actions – Judge Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen colluded with all parties, issuing removal orders despite verified evidence of my fitness as a parent.
Fraudulent Court Dockets & Void Orders – Hearings and FTA capias statuses created without service, including July 11, 2025, are void ab initio and legally invalid.
Obstruction of Appeals – Lower court and higher court appeal processes have been ignored, dismissed with prejudice, or manipulated, denying due process.
Ongoing Harassment & Threats – Private parties and their third-party collaborators repeatedly threaten me with claims of harassment, manipulate communication with my children, and distort narratives to portray me as a danger despite factual compliance. Threats occur even when I lawfully respond to emails from these third parties or choose not to respond to harassing texts, which I have blocked. This pattern demonstrates persistent abuse, control, and retaliation against a fit parent.
Evidence Supporting Allegations
Drug test results: I passed all hair follicle panels; private parties tested positive for THC and cocaine.
Court, DSS, and GAL documentation: Records demonstrate exposure of children to drug paraphernalia and procedural misconduct.
Witness statements: Independent investigators, former attorneys, and third-party observers confirm procedural violations and abuse.
Timeline of visits and communications: Chronology shows systematic restriction of parental contact and ongoing harassment.
Photographic, video, and first-hand records: Documented daily life, school, and medical evidence supports my caregiving and the well-being of my children.
Systemic Issues
This case is not isolated. The lower courts frequently operate without proper oversight, allowing void orders, procedural abuses, and parental alienation to occur unchecked. Many families across the United States endure similar suffering through systemic misapplication of family law, DARO-type abuses, and manipulation of evidence by GALs, CPS, DSS, attorneys, and judges.
None of these actions serve the children’s best interests. Willfully removing children from loving parents, twisting facts to punish truthful parents, and shielding abusive parties from accountability is inherently harmful and unlawful.
Requests for Immediate Action
Thorough Investigation – Federal and state authorities must investigate misconduct, corruption, and abuse of power in Pittsylvania County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, DSS, CPS, GAL practices, and attorneys involved.
Disciplinary Action – Sanctions must be applied to:
Jessica Ashleigh Burgess (GAL)
Brian Cassidy (DSS)
Lindsey Mallot (CPS)
Claudette Robertson (Attorney)
Judge Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen
Reunification & Child Safety – Immediate steps to restore full parental access and protect children from exposure to abuse, substance misuse, and psychological harm.
Systemic Reform – Ensure transparency, impartiality, and accountability in family court proceedings. Clearly define parental rights, mandate independent oversight, and prevent misuse of court processes to harm children or parents.
Conclusion
The actions of the above-listed parties have caused irreparable harm to my daughters and destroyed our family bond. The system meant to protect children has been weaponized to punish a loving parent.
We demand immediate accountability, protection of parental rights, and systemic reform to prevent other families from enduring the same injustice.
To Other Victims of Family Court Abuse
This petition is not only for my daughters and me, but for all parents who have suffered similar systemic abuse, wrongful alienation, and obstruction of their parental rights. Keep documenting your proof, keep detailed records of visits, communications, and misconduct, and never allow the false narratives of others to define your truth. Keep the faith, hold onto your blessed hope, and remain steadfast in your love for your children. One day, true justice will come. We will not be silenced, and our children deserve nothing less than the truth, protection, and the unwavering love of their parents.
1,156
The Issue
Misconduct, Corruption, and Child Welfare Abuse - All Occurred in the Lower Pittsylvania County Virginia Court System
Background & Chronology
I am the biological mother and primary caregiver of two daughters, ages almost 8 (youngest) and 10½ (oldest) at the time of the events described. From January 3, 2014, until July 8, 2024, I provided full-time care, love, and nurturing to my children. During this time, they were healthy, joyful, and thriving, enjoying a stable home environment. This is documented through school records, certified medical records, and first-hand witness accounts from friends and family, as well as photographs and videos showing our daily life together in the home.
On July 8, 2024, the opposing party’s counsel filed an injunction against me during court proceedings. This action immediately restricted my parental rights and resulted in the removal of my daughters from my care, despite there being no evidence of abuse or neglect on my part. Following this injunction:
July 8 – September 29, 2024: Court-ordered visitation every other weekend was abruptly ended by GAL Jessica Ashleigh Burgess, who relied on irrelevant third-party hearsay from an unrelated state and case falsely claiming I would harm my children. These claims had no factual connection to my family but were used to justify terminating all in-person visitation.
September 29, 2024 – March 2, 2025: Limited to one weekly phone call, frequently disconnected or cut short by private parties with repeated accusations that I was “doing something wrong.”
March 2 – April 12, 2025: Four brief supervised visits were allowed, monitored by an estranged maternal sibling. Visits ended abruptly after four sessions.
April 12, 2025 – Present (March 2026): Only one video message from the oldest child in July 2025 and one 12-minute phone call on July 17, 2025 were permitted. Calls that are allowed are regularly interrupted, disconnected, or used to threaten me with claims of harassment, despite my fully lawful and factual conduct. Abuse is ongoing, with continued harassment by third-party actors involved in controlling my children. I have also received repeated harassing text messages, which I blocked, and threats of harassment have been made when I respond to emails from these third parties. All of this occurs while I act in accordance with the law and the best interests of my children.
Additional Critical Details – GAL Restraining Attempt & Continued Alienation
GAL Jessica Ashleigh Burgess attempted to secure a two-year restraining order against me, alleging that I would harm my children. This attempt was stopped by court-appointed counsel, and no such restraining order was ever issued. Despite this, the private parties have successfully prevented meaningful contact between my daughters and me for nearly two years, strictly controlling all communication and visits. At no time have I faced any criminal charges for causing harm, injury, or loss to any party. This demonstrates that the ongoing denial of parental access is not based on any lawful findings of wrongdoing, but rather on the willful control and manipulation of the private parties and colluding actors in the lower courts.
Other critical events:
February 2025: My lower court appeal was obstructed because I retained an independent psychologist, rather than the court’s weaponized psychologist. My appeal was denied, and I was coerced into signing an agreement allowing only limited, controlled access to my children.
May 2025: I requested a jury trial to present my case before 12 impartial jurors rather than a single judge. Judge Stacy Monroe refused to grant a jury trial, effectively dismissing my demand with prejudice. While the court acknowledged that my statements were truthful, the results were denied, allowing the collusion narrative to continue unchecked.
July 11, 2025: A hearing was scheduled for which I was not served, resulting in a fraudulent court docket. Any associated FTA capias/fugitive status is void ab initio.
January 26, 2026: I filed a higher court appeal and have received no response, leaving my case unresolved.
Throughout this time, private parties have willfully manipulated narratives to portray me as a threat while their own documented drug use and abusive behaviors go ignored. This conduct is ongoing and has caused irreparable harm to my relationship with my children, with no regard for their best interests.
Parties Involved in Misconduct
Jessica Ashleigh Burgess – Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Brian Cassidy – Department of Social Services (DSS)
Lindsey Mallot – Child Protective Services (CPS)
Claudette Suzanne Robertson – Attorney for the opposing party
Presiding Judge - Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen
Private parties – Accused of abuse and substance exposure
Allegations of Misconduct
False CHINS Petition – GAL Burgess filed a fraudulent Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition, alleging risk to my children despite evidence to the contrary.
Collusion & Fabrication – GAL Burgess, DSS’s Brian Cassidy, CPS’s Lindsey Mallot, and Claudette Robertson colluded to fabricate allegations to favor the private parties.
Neglect of Duties – GAL Burgess failed to conduct home visits as required by law and improperly relied on irrelevant third-party hearsay to terminate visitation.
False Stalking Allegations – Claudette Robertson leveled false stalking claims against me proven false, distracting from documented drug use and abuse by the private parties.
Corrupt Judicial Actions – Judge Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen colluded with all parties, issuing removal orders despite verified evidence of my fitness as a parent.
Fraudulent Court Dockets & Void Orders – Hearings and FTA capias statuses created without service, including July 11, 2025, are void ab initio and legally invalid.
Obstruction of Appeals – Lower court and higher court appeal processes have been ignored, dismissed with prejudice, or manipulated, denying due process.
Ongoing Harassment & Threats – Private parties and their third-party collaborators repeatedly threaten me with claims of harassment, manipulate communication with my children, and distort narratives to portray me as a danger despite factual compliance. Threats occur even when I lawfully respond to emails from these third parties or choose not to respond to harassing texts, which I have blocked. This pattern demonstrates persistent abuse, control, and retaliation against a fit parent.
Evidence Supporting Allegations
Drug test results: I passed all hair follicle panels; private parties tested positive for THC and cocaine.
Court, DSS, and GAL documentation: Records demonstrate exposure of children to drug paraphernalia and procedural misconduct.
Witness statements: Independent investigators, former attorneys, and third-party observers confirm procedural violations and abuse.
Timeline of visits and communications: Chronology shows systematic restriction of parental contact and ongoing harassment.
Photographic, video, and first-hand records: Documented daily life, school, and medical evidence supports my caregiving and the well-being of my children.
Systemic Issues
This case is not isolated. The lower courts frequently operate without proper oversight, allowing void orders, procedural abuses, and parental alienation to occur unchecked. Many families across the United States endure similar suffering through systemic misapplication of family law, DARO-type abuses, and manipulation of evidence by GALs, CPS, DSS, attorneys, and judges.
None of these actions serve the children’s best interests. Willfully removing children from loving parents, twisting facts to punish truthful parents, and shielding abusive parties from accountability is inherently harmful and unlawful.
Requests for Immediate Action
Thorough Investigation – Federal and state authorities must investigate misconduct, corruption, and abuse of power in Pittsylvania County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, DSS, CPS, GAL practices, and attorneys involved.
Disciplinary Action – Sanctions must be applied to:
Jessica Ashleigh Burgess (GAL)
Brian Cassidy (DSS)
Lindsey Mallot (CPS)
Claudette Robertson (Attorney)
Judge Pamela Melissa Pagans Keen
Reunification & Child Safety – Immediate steps to restore full parental access and protect children from exposure to abuse, substance misuse, and psychological harm.
Systemic Reform – Ensure transparency, impartiality, and accountability in family court proceedings. Clearly define parental rights, mandate independent oversight, and prevent misuse of court processes to harm children or parents.
Conclusion
The actions of the above-listed parties have caused irreparable harm to my daughters and destroyed our family bond. The system meant to protect children has been weaponized to punish a loving parent.
We demand immediate accountability, protection of parental rights, and systemic reform to prevent other families from enduring the same injustice.
To Other Victims of Family Court Abuse
This petition is not only for my daughters and me, but for all parents who have suffered similar systemic abuse, wrongful alienation, and obstruction of their parental rights. Keep documenting your proof, keep detailed records of visits, communications, and misconduct, and never allow the false narratives of others to define your truth. Keep the faith, hold onto your blessed hope, and remain steadfast in your love for your children. One day, true justice will come. We will not be silenced, and our children deserve nothing less than the truth, protection, and the unwavering love of their parents.
1,156
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Petition created on October 27, 2024