Federal Lawsuit Asks: Should Family Court Judges Order Parents to Pay to See Their Children?
A federal lawsuit filed in San Jose the week before Christmas takes aim at two attorneys who…
No Faith in Family Court: Criminal and Unethical Attorneys Representing Children
By Susan Bassi, Fred Johnson and Habri Ruggeri When her lover attempted to end their brief sexual…
Judge Faces Removal after Appointing Minors Counsel to Address Children’s Extracurricular Activities in Family Law Case
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson An estimated 75% of people going through a divorce or custody…
Restraining Orders Fail to Protect Family Court Judges and Children as Public Policy Intends
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Judge Lawrence Riff of Los Angeles County Superior Court once told…
Is Your Child’s Attorney a Crook?
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Valerie Houghton was facing criminal prosecution for securities fraud related to…
Judge Shot and Killed Hours after Stripping Father of Custody in Divorce Case
by Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Hours after his ex-wife was awarded full care, control and custody…
Judge Reminds Attorneys the First Amendment Applies in Family Court, Then Fires Minors Counsel
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson In an unusual move, Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Ayana…
Parents Stripped of Custody by California Family Courts File Federal Lawsuit
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Attorney Matthew Phillips has initiated a federal lawsuit on behalf of…
Kassenoff Kids: Attorneys Stealing from Children in Family Court
Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice, Part Six – Minors Counsel Editors Note: Part Six of this…
Kassenoff Effect: TikTok Takedowns and Attorneys for Children
Editor’s Note: The Kassenoff Effect is part of the Vanguard’s expanded family court coverage. This series seeks…
