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Slam the Gavel

Slam the Gavel is a podcast to discuss Family Court Issues, Support Court, Support-contempt conferences and hearings and Child Services issues. Advice on how parents can cope with these issues along with Parental Alienation. Based off the book, Dismantling Family Court Corruption, Why Taking The Kids Was Not Enough. This book can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Apple and Smashwords.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comPodcast music provided by MicTechMusic@yahoo.com

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76:01

The Neverending CPS Case; With Heidi Weber

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2025/10/02

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Heidi Weber to the podcast. Heidi was last on Season 1, Episode 17 and Season 2, Episode 119. Today she updated her case and talked about how her in her last case as a Pro Se Litigant was dismissed five weeks prior to trial in Federal Court. We also included how she will proceed in the future as she reopens the case. STG will follow this case very closely. To Reach Heidi Weber: nostopheidi@gmail.com Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetr...

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65:27

Giselle Smiel: INSTITUTIONAL BETRAYAL; With Renata...

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2025/09/28

Slam The Gavel welcomes Renata DeMello to the podcast. She is here to discuss her childhood friend's case. Giselle Smiel is a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and a survivor of severe domestic violence who is now facing six felony charges, not because of any criminal act, but for protecting her children in the midst of a high-conflict custody battle. With no criminal record, Giselle has been the sole caregiver to her children for the past five years, consistently prioriti...

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58:34

The A La Carte Divorce: With Edie Basista

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2025/09/21

Slam The Gavel Podcast welcomes Edyta (Edie) Hanna Basista. Edie is a civil rights advocate, trauma survivor, and pro se federal plaintiff in Basista & Palacios v. Batch, et al., a landmark constitutional lawsuit filed under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985(3), and 1986, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The case names 25 defen...

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45:45

Luzerne County PA And OCY Disgrace; With Cory Dunn

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2025/09/16

Slam The Gavel welcomes Cory Dunn to the podcast. Cory Dunn shared his story of his family's incredible journey navigating the systemic abuse in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Cory mentioned that he was a victim and survivor of the Kids For Cash Scandal involving Judge Mark Ciavarella who was already NOTORIOUS among kids in Luzerne County. He also described how his lawyer was treated by Ciavarella and told to, "SHUT YOUR MOUTH!" Cory also discussed how fa...

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69:55

Hero Father And CPS; With Wes Acton

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2025/09/14

Slam The Gavel welcomes Wes Acton to the podcast. He is a 42 year old father of four amazing children. However, on December 19th, 2016, he had to turn his then wife in for physical child abuse, but he thought he was seeking help. What came next was the police arriving and CPS. Wes has no criminal record, not even a parking ticket. CPS removed the children from their home and placed them with the paternal grandparents. His wife served one year in prison. ...

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88:51

No Lawyer Can STOP This; With Michael Sobota

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2025/09/07

Slam The Gavel welcomes Michael Sobota, a father of five and a victim of the family courts. Michael Founded Pierce Hamilton and Stern in 1982 and also Founded Fair Construction and Outsourcing Inc. in 2005. FCO is a leader in the Multi Housing Debt Collection Industry and however, it's made "Michael" a target since before 2016. This is a sinister tale of a Corporate Takeover, masquerading as a "Broward Florida Divorce," FMCE21 008 21...

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44:18

CABARRUS, NC CORRUPTION EXPOSED; With Amy Palacios

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2025/09/05

Slam The Gavel welcomes back Amy Palacios to the podcast. Amy was last on the podcast Season 3, Episodes 146, 165 and 179; Season 4, Episodes 134, 145 and 150; Season 5, Episodes 22, 70, 73, 83, 186, 191, 281 and 294. The last time Amy was on we discussed her federal case. There are currently seven lawsuits pending in Cabarrus County. Apparently after the August 12th podcast, the judges retaliated, giving Amy an order extremely quickly as they normally take 6...

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50:55

Judicial Patterns Of Behavior In Dupage, IL; With...

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2025/09/04

Slam The Gavel welcomes Jackie Sample from DuPage, Illinois to the podcast. Jackie shared what judges have put her through in the state court as well as in the federal level. Jackie was repeatedly and unreasonably threatened with jail by Judge Orel after stating that her spouse filed false financial affidavits and for allowing a reporter to interview her. Judge Orel was forced to retire in December 2024, however still collects a pension. Judge Alvarado also threaten...

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57:14

CRIME IN PLAIN VIEW; With Roy From Chicago

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2025/09/04

Slam the Gavel welcomes Roy from Chicago to the podcast. He has been trapped in a Cook County Chicago Divorce riddled with corruption. Prior to this happening he and his ex mutually signed a legal Separation Agreement in November of 2019. At that time, March 6, 2020, their NET WORTH was $7.5 million dollars. However his ex's law firm of Hoffenberg and Block has already obtained over $2 million in legal fees and Roy has not even seen or spoken to his once inseparable childr...

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74:22

Nicholas Hall: WRONGFULLY CONVICTED; With Darla Hall

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2025/09/02

Slam the Gavel welcomes Darla Hall to the podcast. Darla Hall came onto the podcast to share the story of her son, Nicholas Hall who was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison in Connecticut. Their nightmare began in 2020 when ALLEGATIONS surfaced just weeks after a custody dispute with his then-wife. One alleged victim later confirmed nothing ever happened, yet Nicholas Hall was still prosecuted AND from the very beginning, his case has been marked by con...

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54:18

Family Justice And Accountability Act; With Francesca...

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2025/08/29

Slam The Gavel welcomes back Francesca Amato Banfield to the podcast. Fran was last on Season 3, Episode 163. Today we talked about 18 years of her work on the Family Justice And Accountability Act and how it will be enforced on a Federal Level. This bill offers everything a parent could ask for. This bill addresses everything from judicial accountability, cameras in court and the disaster of foster care, and so much more! To Reach Francesca Amato Banfield Supportshow(http...

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48:27

The Art Of Process Serving; With Mark Andrews

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2025/08/27

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Mark Andrews to the podcast. Mark was last on the show, Season 2, Episode 80, Season 3, Episode 13 and 23, Season 4, Episodes 116 and 138 and Season 5, Episodes 29, 61 and 165. Today we discussed the fine art of process serving which can lead to being an expert witness in a case. We also discussed emails bashing Mark and other episodes regarding Process Serving. To Reach Mark Andrews: nottobetakenaway@live.co, Supportshow(https://www.buym...

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48:27

The Red Flags And Similarities In Family Court; With...

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2025/08/26

Slam The Gavel Podcast welcomes Stand With Meg to the show. Meg is a Mother of five and has been trapped in an ongoing family court battle for over 12 years. On January 29th, 2024, all five of her children were taken from her without a trial, Due Process, without cross-examining her accusers and despite Kansas DCF having cleared her of the allegations of emotional abuse, they still used the false allegations against her. For over 18 months, Meg has lived the devast...

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14:40

Self Care And Staying Busy: With Maryann Petri

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2025/08/25

I took over the podcast to show everyone how to stay busy in stressful times. If you find yourself in family court, any court situation, or family dysfunction with no one by your side, it's best to stay busy and find joy in the little things. Also, encouraging court watching and what to do when you see a judge or an attorney treat a Pro Se Litigant (someone who represents themselves) badly. This is explained in depth. To Reach Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilyco...

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62:05

The Truth About You; With Michael Clark

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2025/08/22

Slam The Gavel welcomes Michael Clark to the podcast. Michael is the author of, "The Truth About You," which can be found on Amazon and Founder of the Ananias Foundation. Michael explains that he wrote "The Truth About You," in order to start meaningful dialogue about this huge social issue of Domestic Violence. This novel challenges the myths about Domestic Violence. Creating awareness in order to bring change, Michael wrote this story with the clear p...

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PALADN Digital Tool Kit Resources: With Nate Munro

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2025/08/20

Slam The Gavel welcomes back Nate Munro to the podcast. Nate was last on Season 5; Episodes 167, 180, 198 and 222. Today we talked about the design of Nate's PALADN Digital Tool Kit. We discussed that with this tool kit, a person will find everything they need to be ready to face CPS, an opposing counsel and a hearing; even if a person has to represent themselves as 90% of litigants do in family court. We talked extensively about his ADA Advocacy and th...

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POSITIVE CHANGE For Families In Idaho; With Senator...

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2025/08/18

Slam The Gavel welcomes Senator Tammy Nichols from Idaho to the podcast. Senator Nichols (district 10) is a mother to five children. When she and other parents noticed an issue with Common Core in the school districts. That is when she started speaking to Representatives and Legislature, working with other organizations, then decided she should run for office. She also noticed a disconnect between the people and government. "People are supposed to be part of the process," states...

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54:51

VICTORY: Kids Returned In Three Months; With Ken...

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2025/08/17

Slam The Gavel welcomes parents Kenneth Stacy and Nicole Price from Oklahoma. They talked about their ordeal while leaving Idaho Falls, Idaho which involved cybersecurity interference involving cell phones, SD cards, wiretapping and CPS absconding with their children. They both discussed that it took three months for them to get their children back, but they did through persistence and calling the agency daily. Now safely in Oklahoma, they still can't r...

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"Mystery Retired Judge" Revealed Along With Altered...

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2025/08/16

Slam The Gavel welcomes back Olga Wilson to the podcast. Olga was last on Season 5, Episode 274. Olga has been courageously exposing transcript falsification and corruption in the Butte County, Chico California family courts. On our last podcast, Olga shared how records were altered to erase evidence and silence her. Since then a shocking new development emerged: a questionable reassignment of a retired judge back on to her case, the denial...

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Punished For Speaking Out; With Jay Hughes

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2025/08/15

Slam The Gavel welcomes Jay Hughes to the podcast. Jay Hughes has currently been volunteering as an Advisor for the NMFAO, the National Military Family Advocacy Organization. Jay discussed how he and his mother have been treated regarding a defamation lawsuit and family court. He also talked openly about his mother's cancer diagnosis and how she is doing. To Reach Jay Hughes: www.NMFAO.org, jay@nmfao.org, jaynhughes@yahoo.com Supportshow(https://w...

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