CRITICAL ARTICLE SPOKE OF A FAMILY COURT OF OLD
by Stephen C. Aldrich and James H. Gilbert

We have always respected Stephen Erickson's contributions to the civilized resolution of family law problems. However, his recent commentary ("An alternative to colosseum of family court," Jan. 16) was grossly outdated and slandered the lawyers and judges now practicing in our courts. He also ignored the many other forms of alternative dispute resolution that have evolved since the 1970's.
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