Why
DivorceInjustice.org Exists
This
site, as the name suggests, is about injustice within the divorce
industry in the United States, specifically, but not exclusively, in
the state of Minnesota. Using my ex-wife's divorce suit against me as
the central story, I will provide a narrative and in some cases clear evidence of what I believe is
unethical, immoral and criminal activity which is not only tolerated
but rewarded by an institutionally corrupt legal system.
Although
I will not hide the pain I have gone through, this blog is not being
written to get back at or hurt anyone. Quite the contrary it is being
written for two primary reasons. One, to clean up the divorce
industry. The divorce system in the United States operates in a
manner completely at odds with the ideals of the county and often
contrary to existing law. In my experience, lying by litigants and
lawyers is rampant in the courtroom and often rewarded even when
clear evidence exists that statements made were false. Judges all too
often rule based on how well they know the attorneys rather than the
merits of the case. A responsible, moral person has almost no chance
when faced with an adversary that has no such scruples. Even if one
is not outraged by the sheer injustice of the system everyone should
be incensed by the cost. I often wonder if we would even have a
budget deficit in this country if the divorce industry operated
ethically and in accordance with the law. Quite simply, the system
needs to be cleaned up as it is poisoning our country. It harms us
morally, politically and financially. Without rule of law, our
country simply will not survive.
Additionally,
I do hope that this site and my case will serve as a resource for law
school ethics professors. If discussions regarding my case can
inspire those entering the legal profession to act ethically and
according to the law then some good will result from this tragedy.
The
second reason I am writing this blog is as an aid to those
contemplating marriage. It is hard to not be idealistic when one is
young but people do change and often for the worse. I encourage
everyone who is getting married to get a prenuptial agreement.
Without it you not only put yourself at risk but any future children
as well. I realize that many would be offended at the thought of a
fiancée asking for a prenuptial agreement but one should think of it
as protection for your marriage. If the financial incentive for one
party to divorce the other is gone, divorce becomes much less likely.
If irresponsible behavior is not rewarded, then such behavior becomes
less likely.
Although not a reason for this site's existence, by its very nature it serves as a memoir, a rather painful memoir, of my experience with the divorce process.
Although not a reason for this site's existence, by its very nature it serves as a memoir, a rather painful memoir, of my experience with the divorce process.
An
aspect of this blog that is different from most is that to the extent
possible I intend to provide evidence of maleficence and will let the
reader judge the morality and criminality of the actions. This site
clearly is not just another “he said - she said” rant against
perceived injustice. I'll provide evidence where possible and you can
determine for yourself if you agree with my conclusions. If your
conclusions are the same as mine then I hope that you will give me
the benefit of the doubt in areas where evidence is lacking. (and
often hard evidence is lacking as bad lawyers are
very good at hiding their own and their clients improper and illegal actions) If you
do not agree with my conclusions, I welcome your comments as to why.
I
will not use my ex-wife real name (I'll call her Spring) primarily
because I do not feel using her real name helps with cleaning up the
system but also because I do not want to expose my children to
unnecessary publicity. Additionally, it is unclear to me how much
Spring was encouraged to lie and commit perjury by her lawyer.
I
have struggled with the decision whether to use the real names of the
lawyers, judges and others whom I believe have committed unethical and
criminal acts. As officers of the court lawyers and judges especially have a
duty to act ethically and legally and when lacking their actions
should be exposed to public scrutiny.
There
are two reasons why I believe I have a right to use real names. One
is that in the United States we have freedom of speech. Libel and
defamation laws also exist but an absolute defense against libel and
defamation is the truth. Opinions as well are a protected form of
speech. (see: http://www.toplawfirm.com/whatisdefamation.html)
I will rigorously strive to only state the truth in this blog. Where
verifiable evidence exists I will provide it and the readers can
judge for themselves the legality and morality of actions committed.
Where hard evidence does not exist, statements made should be
considered my opinion.
The
other reason I believe I have the right to name names is that
Minnesota has what is called an anti-SLAPP law in place (see:
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=554)
which makes abusive litigation which prevents citizens from
participating in government illegal. As this blog's primary purpose
is to improve laws and expose where current laws are ignored by the
legal system, I should in theory be protected from harassing
lawsuits. However I realize the reality may be quite different. Given
the evidence I will present of lawyer misconduct, I am not sure that
any law would be an absolute barrier to harassing lawsuits. And think
about it, I am trying to change the legal system here by pointing out
what I believe is unethical and corrupt behavior within the very
system that is supposed to uphold justice. Will I receive justice?
Time will tell.
Not
withstanding the above, for the time being I have decided not to use
real names at all. I am less worried about the danger to me than the
danger that, however wrong and contrary to the law, that this bog
would be silenced via abusive legal procedures. However, I do worry
that the effectiveness of this blog in changing the law and enforcing
existing statues will be compromised by not using the real names of
those who have acted wrongly so I will reserve the right to change this
site to use real names in the future. I welcome your input on this
matter.
Given
that the court has condemned me to what is in essence slavery for the
rest of my life (I'm not sure what else you would call being forced
to pay spousal support until death), I have little to lose by
speaking out. Could the legal system hurt me more? I do not think so
but I'll note that I have been warned that exposing corruption within
the legal system could bring on strong retribution, possibly
including physical assault. I tend to dismiss these
warnings as hyperbole but I do so with a nagging feeling as I have
been proven wrong on just how bad the system is many, many times. But
even if it came down to that then, in my mind, I have all the more
reason to try to change the system for the better.
