Episode 49: Seriously Lauren?

Welcome to another episode of The JudgeMental Podcast! Hosts Hugh and Christine—two passionate lawyers and the minds behind the judge-y app—dive deep into the latest controversy shaking up the Louisville family court system.

This week, they dissect the actions of Judge Lauren Ogden in a high-profile, high-asset custody case. Christine and Hugh break down the legal missteps, the questionable use of a 60-page FOC (Friend of the Court) report, and the broader implications for judicial accountability. They discuss the troubling patterns in family court, including the impact on Black mothers, the overreach of lawyers acting as pseudo-psychologists, and the financial incentives that keep the system spinning.

Key topics include:

The catastrophic effects of judicial decisions made without proper hearings

The role and qualifications of FOCs and GALs in family court

The dangers of outsourcing critical decisions to underqualified professionals

Systemic issues of bias and lack of due process

The emotional and financial toll on families caught in the system

Plus, the hosts share candid, unfiltered opinions on the need for reform and transparency, and what this case could mean for the future of family law.

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