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Family,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Nov. 5, 2004

Parties in Divorce, Custody Cases Crave Perception of Fairness

Forum Column - By Franklin R. Garfield - It is widely believed that justice or even fairness is not available in the Los Angeles Superior Court, at least not in family law cases. One judicial officer has famously remarked, "My job is to dispense equal measures of injustice and unfairness to both parties."

Franklin R. Garfield

Garfield & Tepper

Email: frgarfield@gmail.com

Forum Column

By Franklin R. Garfield
        
        It is widely believed that justice or even fairness is not available in the Los Angeles Superior Court, at least not in family law ...

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