“MRS. PUSKAS’s FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: Truth, Power & Justice”

To the judges. To the attorneys. To the guardians ad litem (GAL). To the court investigators. To every individual entrusted with the law and the power to shape lives— Do the right thing when you have the opportunity. Today, you may sit in a position of authority. You may wear the title of  judge ,  attorney ,  investigator ,  conservator , or  guardian . But remember this truth:  positions are temporary—consequences are not. When you know the truth,  act on it . Do not allow bias to blind justice. Do not let the color of a person’s skin, their accent, their wealth, or their lack of power determine whether they are protected or abandoned. We are all human. Justice was never meant to be selective. You took an oath. An oath to protect. An oath to fight for justice. An oath to stand between innocence and abuse. And yet—too often—those oaths are broken in silence. When an innocent person is allowed to suffer while a criminal is protected, justice is not mer...

A Message to Probate, Family Court, and Elder Abuse Professionals This message is for probate judges, family court judges, attorneys, conservators, guardians ad litem, court investigators, and every professional entrusted with the lives, dignity, and futures of the vulnerable. In probate and family court, the people before you are not case numbers. They are not estates. They are not files. They are elders. They are spouses. They are parents. They are people who can no longer fight the way they once could. And for many of them,  your courtroom is the last place they believe truth might still matter . Elder abuse does not always scream. Sometimes it whispers through isolation. Through sudden control over finances. Through restricted contact. Through legal paperwork used as a weapon instead of protection. Family court abuse does not always leave bruises. It leaves broken bonds. Silenced voices. Children and elders forced to watch power replace love. Many of you  know  when s...

In today’s world, we live in a society where many people have done everything possible to live honestly, choosing kindness over cruelty, truth over deception, and integrity over corruption. They have stayed away from criminal activity, obeyed the law, and tried to be good human beings. Yet, despite all this, they find themselves facing deep injustice. And the painful truth is this: The very system meant to protect the innocent is often the reason they suffer. The law and the legal system were created to defend truth, uphold justice, and protect those who cannot protect themselves. But increasingly, we see a system that shields criminals while leaving innocent people exposed, silenced, and broken. Let this be clear: There  are  good judges. There  are  honest attorneys. There  are  ethical law enforcement officers. But they are becoming rare. Too often, the law is influenced not by truth, but by  skin color, financial power, political connections, and p...