Family Court Reform
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Family Court Needs to Re-Assess Priorities
I stepped into family court holding onto the hope that truth would matter—that the abuse my children and I endured would be seen, that their safety would come first. But instead, I found a system that seemed blind to the dynamics of domestic violence.
Family court often prioritizes the rights of the abusive parent over the safety and emotional well-being of the child.
They cling to the harmful myth that “it takes two to tango,” ignoring the reality survivors know all too well: this isn’t a messy breakup or a mutual conflict.
It’s about one person using power and control to dominate, while the other is desperately trying to protect themselves and their children from further harm.
The Movement to Abolish Qualified Immunity
Family Court Judges Would Be Held to the Same Standards as Other U.S. Citizens
The idea of ending qualified immunity for family court judges can be confusing, but it’s important to understand what it means and why people are talking about it.
Qualified immunity is a legal rule that protects government officials, including judges, from being sued for money damages unless they clearly break established laws or constitutional rights. In family court, there’s debate about whether judges should still have this protection.
Why some people want to end it for family court judges:
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Holding Judges Accountable: Critics say qualified immunity makes it too hard to hold judges responsible when they make harmful decisions—especially in child custody or welfare cases.
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Reducing Bias: Some worry it allows judges to act with personal bias or ignore the law, knowing they’re unlikely to face consequences.
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Protecting Families: Without changes, families who feel harmed by unfair or wrongful decisions may have no way to recover damages or seek justice.
The Goals of Family Court Reform
End lifetime judicial appointments for corrupt family court judges.
Ensure CPS caseworkers and court-appointed professionals (GALs, AFCs, therapists, etc.) are held accountable.
Make it easier to remove biased judges who prioritize the system over children and parents.
STOP Family Court corruption and END CPS overreach.
THIS MUST BE A NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE.
What You Can Do to Help
Contact your legislators – Call, email, or write your representatives and demand investigations into family court practices.
Share the message – Post survivor stories and this page on social media, in community groups, and with friends.
Stand with survivors – Believe them. Show up at rallies, vigils, or community events. Your presence matters.
Educate yourself & others – Read, watch, and share resources about domestic violence and family court failures.
Join or build advocacy groups – Connect with local organizations or start one to push for reform in your community.
Use your skills – Write letters, spread awareness, volunteer, or offer your professional expertise.
Support survivors directly – Donate, provide childcare, transportation, or practical help during court battles.
Vote for change – Elect leaders who prioritize family court reform and child safety.
Share your story – When safe, add your voice. Survivor testimonies fuel change.
Stay engaged – Reform takes time. Persistence and collective voices will break through the silence.
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Organizations Making a Difference
These organizations are working to make a difference in Family Court:Â
Note: Blooming Lilies does not endorse, have any responsibility for, or exercise control over these organizations’ and agencies’ views, services, and information.