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A Local TN Attorney, showing some originality.

May 19, 2009 - Posted by TN Momma06 | Family Court | child custody, child protective services, childrens services, department of human services, Family Court, knoxville, tennessee, women | No Comments Yet

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I am a single mother, who believes one person can make a difference in shaping the world with the ideas we believe in. I have learned you can’t wait for someone else to “do something” it must start with YOU, with ME. No matter how small, we all have something to contribute.

I have been wrangled into the Family Court system nightmare in Knoxville, TN. I am appalled at the lies and incompetence this agency has been allowed to operate under. I will now fight for reform and accountability in this corrupt system.

Too many families are damaged by incompetent social workers, greedy guardian ad litem’s and lazy Judges, Referee’s. Foster children are killed every day in the US. Because a CPS worker says it’s “in their best interest” to be taken from their home. There needs to be a complete over haul of Children’s Services and the Courts that hear these cases. Our children are the most important thing in the world. Their care and well being should be at the top of everyone’s “to do list”.
All elected officials, at every level, in every State must educate themselves on the problems families face once in “the system”. The financial hardships, unnecessary outdated “classes”, real determent kids must deal with in the aftermath. We must make uniform laws across States, share information and the exchange of ideas. The veil of “secrecy” must be ripped away. It is not for families anonymity, it keeps those who fail these kids protected.
We must make sweeping changes, start to focus on ways to support and strengthen families, removal should be last option not first. Parents must be involved at every level. When I hear about big lawsuits or new “committees” to study family issues, it seems every one forgets to include the family. There should be a we are ALL working together, not an Us vs Them attitude. When there is “real” abuse, trials should be fair and swift. Long terms served for convictions for crimes against kids. It is our job to make sure these issues are addressed and kept on the forefront EVERY DAY.
I do believe like any other job, there are good social workers, and guardian ad litem’s. I just haven’t ran into any of them yet. But for those who do care, you must speak up and call for change. Tell your Legislatures, media and officials what you need to do your job. I would gladly love to work with any one who has ideas, time, money, or just the common goal of creating a system to protect those who really need protection BUT assist and protect the rights of those who don’t. Too many false accusations and unfounded claims are allowed in Social Service reports and Juvenile Court records.

My daughter is now 5 years old and she has been given to her father, an abusive ex. No one has provided for her safety or care. They made their decisions based on lies, opinions and laziness. No FACTS, NO LAWS. I will not end up one of those parents on TV who lost their child due to some one elses greed and incompetence.

Bella, Your Mother is fighting for you and will never give up.

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- Jacked Up
  My name is Tammy. I am writing about an emotional horror story that is happening to my family at this very moment. Since this story begins over a year ago, I will try to edit and keep it as short as possible but I will need to add detail so this case can be understood and investigated with some intimate knowledge.
- Jacked Up: Mother Vindicated Too Late!
  My story began on April 18th, 2006; the day my two children, Preston age 7, and AareOna age 2 were abducted by Wright County Child Protection and placed in a licensed foster home in Albertville, Minnesota.
- Jacked Up: Another Legal Kidnapping
  My name is Tammy. I am writing about an emotional horror story that is happening to my family at this very moment. Since this story begins over a year ago, I will try to edit and keep it as short as possible but I will need to add detail so this case can be understood and investigated with some intimate knowledge.
- Jacked Up: U.S. Army Man Neglects Family
  Young mother needs assistance, wouldn't helping the mother be in order here?
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  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, the district attorney’s office and the state Comptroller’s office are investigating the disappearance of thousands of dollars from the Dickson County Clerk’s office.County Clerk Phil Simons told the county commission at a called budget committee meeting last night that between $14,000-$15,000 had been taken from the Di […]
- Sheriff Taylor's sticking to his Taser - policy
  Department policy says 'use of the Taser on young children is discouraged, except in extreme situations.'By NICK BONHAMTHE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINDecember 04, 2009 01:24 am Days after a deputy stunned an "out of control" 10-year-old, Sheriff Kirk Taylor said his office has no plans of altering its Taser policy in regard to the device's use […]
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- Submitted by Patricia
  I was recently turned into CPS by my two daughters school. The reason was because they have gotten head lice a few times this year so far. And there was also allegations of domestic violence. And they asked my husband if he was ever diagnosed with any mental illness. We met with the caseworker on Friday. She wanted to question my daughters then but we told h […]
- Submitted by Wendy
  This a link to a safe site where the song I wrote for my son is hosted. I hope it inspires all children kept in CAS care against their good parents wishes to never give up and the parents to never lose hope. http://www.7161.com/css_artist.cfm?showbiog=1&user=17263&music_group=1&carrywith=1You, Happy by Wendy Matthews Copyright 2009 - 2010For my s […]
- Submitted by John
  I just wanted to say you should report on a case from Texas i know of.a foster mother bound, beat, burned, and I think stabbed a 13 year old boy in her care. this caused his death after she locked him in a closet. it happened in queen city Texas located in Cass county.check it out.Note: If I missed this, and somebody has a link, please email it to me.
- Submitted by Connie
  The next few posts were left on the LK Submission Form.----My 16 year old daughter ran away in August. They found her and kept her in September and since I signed that case plan, I am required to take CPS anger management by a CPS worker at the CPS office. Parenting classes are by a CPS worker at my house and Psychological assesment by CPS Psyschologist. See […]
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- Selection by a legal oligarchy August 29, 2009
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- Branson v. Fitzgerald, No. E2008-02775-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. App. 12/4/2009) (Tenn. App., 2009) December 4, 2009
  Charlotte Branson ("Plaintiff") sued Joyce Fitzgerald, d/b/a Realty Executives of Kingston with regard to real estate commissions for several specific transactions. After a trial, the Trial Court entered an order finding and holding, inter alia, that Plaintiff was entitled to a judgment against Ms. Fitzgerald for the commissions on three of the tra […]
- In re M.M.M., No. W2009-00909-COA-R3-PT (Tenn. App. 12/4/2009) (Tenn. App., 2009) December 4, 2009
  The juvenile court terminated the parental rights of the appellant, L.M. ("Mother"), on April 7, 2009. The court found multiple grounds for termination and concluded that termination was in the best interests of the child. Mother appeals. We affirm in part and reverse in part... I. Background and Procedural History... Unfortunately, this is not the […]
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  The Petitioner, Thomas Cothran, was convicted by a jury of four counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, three counts of vehicular assault, and one count of driving under the influence. The petitioner now appeals the denial of post-conviction relief, claiming the post-conviction court erred in finding that he received effective assistance of counsel. Upon ou […]
- State v. Helton, No. M2007-02873-CCA-R3-CD (Tenn. Crim. App. 12/2/2009) (Tenn. Crim. App., 2009) December 2, 2009
  A Bedford County jury convicted the Defendant, Robert Norman Helton, of vandalism, burglary and theft of property, and the trial court sentenced him to twenty-seven years in the Tennessee Department of Correction. The Defendant appeals, arguing that the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions and that the trial court erred when it set the range a […]
- State v. Flatt, No. M2008-01959-CCA-R3-CD (Tenn. Crim. App. 12/2/2009) (Tenn. Crim. App., 2009) December 2, 2009
  The Defendant, Tammy R. Flatt, pled guilty to one count of robbery, a Class C felony, and four counts of aggravated robbery, a Class B felony. The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of twenty-three years in the Tennessee Department of Correction ("TDOC"). The Defendant appeals, contending: (1) the trial court erred in setting the length […]
- State v. Pedigo, No. M2008-02334-CCA-R3-CD (Tenn. Crim. App. 12/2/2009) (Tenn. Crim. App., 2009) December 2, 2009
  The Defendant, Thomas A. Pedigo, pled guilty to aggravated burglary, a class C felony, and theft of property valued over $1000, a class D felony. The trial court sentenced the Defendant, a Range III offender, to an effective sentence of fifteen years to be served in the Tennessee Department of Correction. On appeal, the Defendant contends the trial court err […]
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  By Thomas TracyTuesday, December 8, 2009 9:09 PM ESTThe fact that disgraced judge Gerald Garson will be home for the holidays is “reprehensible” and a “mockery of justice,” a group of divorced mothers and domestic violence survivors claimed Monday as they protested the convicted septuagenarian’s early release from prison.“Money talks and Garson walks,” screa […]
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  ALBANY, NY (12/05/2009)(readMedia)--Former Judge Gerald Garson was convicted of taking bribes from parents in custody disputes. He is being released six months earlier than his minimum sentence.NOW New York State, the Battered Mothers Custody Conference, and other domestic violence and court reform advocates denounce the early release of Ex-Judge Garson. Thi […]
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