Retired Massachusetts Judge Carol Erskine joins Defense Diaries Live as we watch this morning's custody proceedings in Kelsey Fitzsimmons' case. Judge Erskine and the Defense Diaries team examine the troubling pattern: a father who allegedly stood by through months of escalating mental health crises, never called 911 during the most dangerous incidents, and only sought court intervention when it strategically benefited his custody position. From the 209A Abuse Prevention Order obtained just days before Kelsey's criminal charges, to the weaponization of postpartum depression and hormonal struggles against a new mother, this case raises serious questions about how family courts can be manipulated. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Defense Diaries livestream. 📧 atruetruecrimpod@gmail.com 🎧 Listen to Defense Diaries on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts 📱 Follow us on TikTok: @DefenseDiaries ⚖️ DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are for educational and commentary purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. All individuals discussed are entitled to the presumption of innocence and due process under the law. #KelseyFitzsimmons #CustodyBattle #FamilyCourt #PostpartumDepression #DefenseDiaries #MassachusettsLaw #FathersCustodyPlaybook #209A #EssexCounty #ProbateCourt #JudgeCarolErskine #CustodyRights #MothersRights #WeaponizedMentalHealth #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #FamilyLaw #DefenseAttorney #LiveStream 00:00:00 Intro & Initial thoughts (Panel: Judge Carol Erskine, Bob & Ali) 00:02:30 Q&A and Opinions by Judge C.E 00:08:30 Angelone v. Angelone, 9 Mass. App. Ct. 728 (1980). Massachusetts Appeals Court Case (Case tweeted by the Judge) 00:11:40 Panel's Conversation & thoughts 00:33:25 Opposition to Plaintiff's Verified Motion for Appointment of Category E Guardian AD Litem (Fitzsimmons v Ayalain) 00:41:00 Mother's Verified Opposition To Father's Verified Motion for Further Temporary Orders with Panel's Commentary I. INTRO & RELEVANT BACKGROUND) III. ARGUMENT 01:58:00 Panel's Conversation & thoughts 02:06:15 Judge Carol Erskine Final thoughts and Goodbyes 02:10:51 Stream of the Hearing in court by Law Girls Not Attorneys (YT channel) 02:34:00 Final thoughts. Super Chats, Thanks & Goodbyes