Dear Judge (Kid's Letters to the Judge) [Paperback]

Charlotte Hardwick (Author)

Book Description

190 letters from chldren trapped in a war in which they love and need to be loved by both sides.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An interesting collection for judges, attorneys, mediators, psychologists, parents and all others with an interest in family court. -- Jeff Jackson Attorney, Little Rock, AR

Dear Judge, is vivid proof of what I have observed as an attorney practicing family law. Take heed. -- Linda J. Jones. Attorney at Law, Livingston, TX

Until I read Dear Judge, I thought I was the only one. --Joshua Evans 9 years old.

About the Author

Charlotte Hardwick has written 6 child custody books to date. Hardwick initially shared her personal experience and built on it with the accumulated knowledge from hundreds of cases and thousands of other parent s experiences. Every conceivable aspect of the child custody wars are explored and explained while guiding the reader toward a powerful strategy. If you don't have her books and this book in particular, you are likely to be overmatched; indeed if your attorney doesn't have this book, your attorney is likely to be outmatched. In fact, I would say that the first thing you should do after reading the book yourself, is buy a copy for your attorney and somehow persuade him or her to open the pages and to start reading--anywhere in the book. I promise you your attorney will learn facts, ideas, and strategies new to him or her. The expanse and depth of the material presented here quite frankly amazed me. This extensive tome constitutes an entire course not only in child custody disputes but in human psychology, parenting, and the law itself. The mass of information and the sharp, sound guidance contained herein really amount to a post graduate course in child custody disputes. You will be much impressed with Hardwick's assertive, no-nonsense writing style and organization that managed to painlessly inform while emphasizing a positive approach. Titles include: Win Your Child Custody War, Child Custody Case Management Forms, Witness Guide for Deposition and Court, Killers & Boosters for Child Custody Cases, Dear Judge, (Children's Letters to the Judge), Help and Where to Find it (out of print).

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Palehorse Pub Inc; Extended 2nd edition (December 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158747008X
• ISBN-13: 978-1587470080
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fear, anger, confusion, love, grief and hope, January 12, 2003

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Judge (Kid's Letters to the Judge) (Paperback)

This is a slim volume of actual letters written by children to the judge in divorce/custody suits. It is a sad little commentary in the real voices of those who are most hurt by marriage break-ups.

As a guide to parents facing separation, divorce,shared or sole custody, or blended families, it is probably invaluable, as well as being a very touching book to read. For anyone not in those situations, whether judge, lawyer, caseworker or even just a member of society watching families dissolve, this is a education about the feelings of the most vulnerable members of our society--children.

My favorite letter (among so many good ones):

Dear Judge,

....Grandpa said that just because my parents are big that doesnt mean they are grown up.

He promised as soon as they are grown up they will take care of me again. Grandma said he is telling me the truth.

Your friend,
TD

And there are more letters equally meaningful. You don't want to miss this book if you are facing family problems.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ouch! I didn't know children saw so much., May 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Dear Judge (Kid's Letters to the Judge) (Paperback)

Great piece of work. I can see their faces and feel their hearts in these letters. I wanted more and could not have handled more at the same time. Buy this one and then try to keep your friends from walking off with it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for parents, judges, attorneys, September 27, 2004

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Judge (Kid's Letters to the Judge) (Paperback)

Filled with short letters from children to the judge, "Dear Judge" will at times make you laugh and at times make you believe in the family court system, but mostly it will point out the ways the court system and parents fail to take a child into consideration. When a young child has a question they generally turn to their parents, but when the parents say they can't take them somewhere, or see them more often, or otherwise satisfy the needs of the child because the court system constrains them they have to take other measures. These children took their pleas to the judge. Encouraging, disheartening, and enlightening, "Dear Judge" should be read by judges, parents, and attorneys alike.