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Even after providing evidence time after time this judge looked at us and said “I don’t care what proof you have I will never take these kids away from their mother.” This Judge has been biased during our entire child custody hearings and even though there are pending charges against the mother and the child is the victim the judge took away supervised visits and gave her overnights!! These children’s life’s are in constant danger and even were left home alone this past weekend while the mother went shopping!! The Judge told us if we bad talk about the mother again we will be hold in contempt! Even though we were just showing evidence from CYS that the mother was the perpetrator and there was findings of abuse!!! How many times can a child’s life be threatened with proof and nothing is being done about it?? We need a real job who wants to protect children not their abusers!!
Sierra supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesI can’t even imagine if all the parent victims came out and told their story, just how many cases there would be. I’ve witnessed her abuse and lies in person. It is so sad how many families she has absolutely ruptured and how many children are still in with their abusive parent.
Brent supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesThank you for posting this. Judge DeCostro allowed my sons to be taken from me because father accused me of swearing in to front of my kids and "talking negative" in October 2020. All after not being properly served a court order. I went 13 years as a hands on mom to 4 days a month. I fought with her, went through lawyers to have my military disability used against me (he's a veteran as well). My saving grace were these articles when I found them in Jul 2022. After a lot of push back I was able to move my case to Somerset where father and kids lived. I know have my oldest at home and father does not acknowledge him. I have been alienated by my 14 year old since Easter 2024 thanks to the corruption in Somserset County. I pray for all the parents and children.
Lauren supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesThis woman has created an impact on a dear friend of mine and I will not allow that sweet girl to suffer. She deserves a good life in a good environment. This judge should not have this position, especially with the hurt she causes. She should not be able to do this to so many victim leading to a worse condition, the lack of remorse saddens me. I pray for the families affected by this woman and I hope this cause becomes more known as well as what she does to children, forcing them to continue living with their abusers. My heart goes out to all the families and children.
McKenzie supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesI left when I genuinely believed my ex husband was going to hit me. I was told I should’ve stayed and let him hit me because I can’t prove almost.
My ex husband perjured himself in court. I was allowed to present no evidence- even though I had police reports.
He did not know their clothing sizes. He couldn’t remember their birthdays. Didn’t know their doctors or teachers. He activated the tracker on my vehicle without my permission. He and his family harassed me, including calling my boss to try to get me fired.
I still lost custody.
When I started crying she asked me if I was stable enough to have custody. My ex’s lawyer made all sorts of disparaging comments under her breath but I was the one threatened with contempt for crying.
When I came back next time, I made sure to speak calmly. I kept my tone even. She asked me if I was so cool about this, did I even care about my kids? Again, wasn’t allowed to submit evidence.
Amanda supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesMy sweet 9-year-old son has endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of his father—a CMPD police officer. He has come home with unexplained burns, object-shaped bruises (typically on his back), and has suffered five dog attacks while in his father’s care—three of them to his face.
In January 2025, a longtime friend of my ex—someone who had known him for over 20 years—reached out to me through Instagram. She shared horrifying details of abuse she had personally witnessed, including an incident where she saw my ex holding our son by the throat, pinned against the wall, with his feet off the ground.
This finally led to his arrest on February 5, 2025, in Iredell County.
But just two days after he bonded out, the Council for Children’s Rights (CFCR) testified in court. Despite everything, they told the judge, “Aiden loves his father,” and recommended that my son continue having visitation (supervised) with his abuser.
Now, every weekend from Saturday at 9 a.m. until Sunday at 6 p.m., my son is forced to return to the man who has traumatized him.
Since these visits resumed, my son’s emotional health has deteriorated drastically. Just two weeks ago, he was admitted to the hospital due to the severity of his mental state.
Who sends a victim back to their abuser?
CFCR does.
This is not just a personal tragedy—it is a systemic failure. Children like mine deserve to be protected, not retraumatized by the very institutions that claim to advocate for them.
Alana supported: Reform and Hold the Council for Children's Rights in Mecklenburg County AccountableYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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