Had my first court date yesterday. Showed up early and watched as people went about their business. It struck me how "buddy, buddy" the lawyers and court staff were. I realize this would not be any different in any work situation, but I could not help but wonder how the pal-ing around and in some cases casual approach with each other, translates to achieving fairness and justice in family court system. Thoughts?
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Originally posted by nasa View PostHad my first court date yesterday. Showed up early and watched as people went about their business. It struck me how "buddy, buddy" the lawyers and court staff were. I realize this would not be any different in any work situation, but I could not help but wonder how the pal-ing around and in some cases casual approach with each other, translates to achieving fairness and justice in family court system. Thoughts?
I soon realized that when Duty counsel advised me what a "great guy" opposing counsel was and then sent me on a wild goose chase for a form that didn't exist. That same duty counsel lawyer was also working in FLIC when I went there as well and was just as rude and unhelpful as he was doing duty counsel.
My husband's ex also came across her former lawyer acting as duty counsel. That duty counsel of course represented her in the courtroom despite her income being significant enough to not qualify for assistance. But, then we learned that lawyer and the hubby's ex are all part of the same LGBT advocacy group. Dots were connected.
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Lawyers have to work with each other for many years
Lawyers deal with you for just a little
Judges are former lawyers
Appeal Judges are former superior court judges
Judges almost never get fired
Judges work for the government
The government doesn't want to pay people welfare
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You must be out of your mind to think there is no collusion in the system
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Divorcees who go to court are like cars going through a car wash, be stripped clean of as much money as the lawyers can get until you get out. It is a well-oiled machine and MANY people's livelihoods are based on divorce. 35%+ of all civil cases are related to family law.
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You must be out of your mind to think there is no collusion in the system
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Not much need to be commenting about my state of mind, especially since I never stated or implied that there was no collusion. I was wondering about other peoples views.
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Originally posted by nasa View PostIt struck me how "buddy, buddy" the lawyers and court staff were.
Originally posted by nasa View PostI realize this would not be any different in any work situation, but I could not help but wonder how the pal-ing around and in some cases casual approach with each other, translates to achieving fairness and justice in family court system. Thoughts?
1. Clerks and other court staff have no impact on the outcome in a matter. A judge is the trier of fact in the matter.
2. Judges were once lawyers. So it is not uncommon that they know each other both professionally and socially.
3. Lawyers who work in Family Law often appear before the same justices in the same districts. So, choose your lawyer wisely their reputation can impact your case.
Good Luck!
Tayken
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