Families Against Court Travesties, Inc.

National Organization for Women

FACTS Court Watch established in 2003

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FACTS Mission Statement

Families Against Court Travesties, Inc. (FACTS)’ mission is to assist families who have been placed into a crisis situation by the family courts or other government agencies. By implementing a court-monitoring and reporting system, our goal is to ensure that the best interests of the child prevail in family court and that due process and equity are the norm. We are also committed to educating the public on these issues

Who We Are

Formed by a coalition of Family Court victims and activists in 2003 by the South Palm Beach County Chapter of NOW, FACTS is primarily concerned that the family court system is harming children by treating them as property, ignoring their rights to contact with both parents, denying their parents due process, and in general not considering the children’s best interests. Some of us are victims of these injustices, some are friends and family members of victims, and some are simply devoted to healthy children and families.

What We Have Accomplished

Aside from going to the courtroom for hearings and trials, we write up evaluations of the judges and they are aware of our presence. We’ve been instrumental in removing Family Court Judges from the bench. We’ve actively participated in the election of judges. We’ve given testimony to the Florida Supreme Court about Fairness & Diversity in the courts. We’ve staged protests against terrible judges in front of several courthouses and the Appellate Court, and gotten news coverage. We’ve witnessed the Judicial Nominating Committee in action and contributed feedback to the members. We have created a Helpline and conduct monthly membership meetings.

As the need and opportunity arises, we act.

Latest News

June 21, 2017 by FACTS

How a Rapist Gets Child Custody in the United States

“Emily” in this article is a member of FACTS; her story is heart wrenching. With up to 32,000 rape-related pregnancies every year, don’t think it’s unlikely. […]

October 27, 2016 by FACTS

Families Against Court Travesties Members Keep an Eye on a Justice System

In October 2016, we were pleased to be featured in a local online newsfeed, The New Times of Broward, Palm Beach. Read the article here.

February 27, 2016 by FACTS

Demonstration at the Delray Beach Courthouse

On February 24, 2016, we held a demonstration at the Delray Beach Courthouse, based largely on the investigative reporting of Palm Beach Post’s John Pacenti. […]

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Families Against Court Travesties, Inc. (FACTS) focuses on issues concerning child custody and abuse of the family court system. Our vision is that the best interest of the child prevails in family court.

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