Justice for the Serlick Children

S2 Episode 9 June 6th, 2026 Illinois Supreme Court Appeal, Campaign Update & Federal Case Preview

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of Justice for the Serlick Children Podcast, recorded on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Tonight’s episode focuses on Heather’s continued efforts to seek accountability, protect her parental rights, and bring public attention to the legal and procedural issues she has raised throughout the Illinois and Florida family-court proceedings involving the Serlick children. Heather will discuss her Petition for Leave to Appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court, commonly referred to as a PLA. The petition asks Illinois’ highest court to consider issues arising from the long-running Lake County proceedings, including Heather’s concerns regarding jurisdiction, due process, access to the courts, and the treatment of a self-represented parent attempting to preserve her constitutional rights. Heather will also share several personal and advocacy updates: • Why the podcast is using StreamYard for the first time after technical difficulties with previous live broadcasts using OBS • An update on Heather’s candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives, District 30 • An update on Heather’s progress toward paralegal certification • A discussion of the Illinois Supreme Court PLA and the broader appellate process • A preview of the next episode, which will address Heather’s federal case filed on May 31, 2026 This episode is part of our continued effort to document the timeline, highlight the court process, and advocate for the well-being, safety, and future of the Serlick children. Please SHARE this episode and help us keep attention on these children and the need for accountability. Disclaimer: This podcast discusses ongoing legal and family court matters from a public-interest and advocacy perspective. Nothing in this episode should be taken as legal advice. *Google Drive Link to the Documents Discussed:* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9dAjW7xDwCs9BViKkUmuaA_praaDd2X/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9dAjW7xDwCs9BViKkUmuaA_praaDd2X/view?usp=sharing] My Illinois Case: Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 13 D 981 / 20 F 422 D2COA Case # 2-25-0481 IL Supreme Court Case # 133148 My Florida Case: https://www.clerk.org/ [https://www.clerk.org/] Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 2023-31828 FMCI D5COA Case # 5D2025-1056 / 5D2025-1442 / D5COA Case # 5D2025-2188 / D5COA Case # 5D2025-2696 (All Four Consolidated) To sign up for "Disrupt the Corrupt" and/or "Support Isn't Silent" Podcast please click here: https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9 [https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9] **National Movements** Attorney Christine Miller and Attorney Hugh Barrow's NEW Judge-Y App: https://judge-y.com/ [https://judge-y.com/] and The JudgeMental Podcast Mark Ludwig's Legislative Leadership Development Program: https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program [https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program] https://stlmarkludwig.com/ [https://stlmarkludwig.com/] https://ncesp.org/ [https://ncesp.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187] Mark Ludwig's new book Parental Alienation Playbook: https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/ [https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/] #JusticeWithoutLimits with Jessica Saxton and #WeShallBeFree Tour with Tanawah Downing: https://justicewithoutlimits.org/ [https://justicewithoutlimits.org/] https://www.tanawah.com/ [https://www.tanawah.com/] https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5 [https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5] Jessica Saxton's Citizen Report Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform] Stand with Meg: https://standwithmeg.com/ [https://standwithmeg.com/] #JusticefortheSerlickChildren #HeatherBendl #BiancaSerlick #FamilyCourt #ParentalRights #ChildWelfare #JudicialAccountability #DueProcess #FloridaCourts #IllinoisCourts #CourtOfAppeal #VolusiaCounty #DaytonaBeach #ElginIllinois #EducationMatters #ChildAdvocacy #FamilyLaw #JusticeForChildren #PodcastLive #FamilyCourtCorruption #StolenChildren #FamilyCourtCorruptionsandAbuses #FamilyCourt #LegalAbuse #JudicialAbuse #FloridaCircuitCourts #FloridaCircuitSeven #DoBetter #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyTraditions #Gaslighting #Coparenting #Separation #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #Visits #Custody #ParentalAlienation #ChildrensRights #FamilyLawyer #Visitation #ChildCustody #FBI #Corruption #GovernmentCorruption #Court

Bonus Content: 5-12-2026 A System Defect: The Anatomy of Judicial Neglect in Family Court

S2 Episode 8 April 19th, 2026 Florida 5th DCA & Illinois 2nd District Appeals Update and Concerns with Bianca's Grades

In today’s episode of Justice for the Serlick Children, recorded live on Sunday, April 19, 2026, we break down the latest developments in Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach and the Illinois Second District Appellate Court in Elgin since March 17, 2026. We discuss the ongoing appellate activity, what these court actions may mean procedurally, and why these cases continue to matter for parental rights, due process, and judicial accountability. We also talk about Heather’s daughter Bianca’s Volusia County Schools third-quarter report card, which raises serious concerns about her academic struggles and the urgent need for meaningful educational support and intervention. This episode is part of our continued effort to document the timeline, highlight the court process, and advocate for the well-being, safety, and future of the Serlick children. Join us live, share your thoughts in the comments, and help us keep attention on these children and the need for accountability. Disclaimer: This podcast discusses ongoing legal and family court matters from a public-interest and advocacy perspective. Nothing in this episode should be taken as legal advice. *Google Drive Link to the Documents Discussed:* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7ovnW5qbRFQlXxBjWt0o6p3i2MJk-9N/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7ovnW5qbRFQlXxBjWt0o6p3i2MJk-9N/view?usp=sharing] My Florida Case: https://www.clerk.org/ [https://www.clerk.org/] Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 2023-31828 FMCI D5COA Case # 5D2025-1056 / 5D2025-1442 (Consolidated) D5COA Case # 5D2025-2188 D5COA Case # 5D2025-2696 My Illinois Case: Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 13 D 981 / 20 F 422 D2COA Case # 2-25-0481 To sign up for "Disrupt the Corrupt" and/or "Support Isn't Silent" Podcast please click here: https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9 [https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9] **National Movements** Attorney Christine Miller and Attorney Hugh Barrow's NEW Judge-Y App: https://judge-y.com/ [https://judge-y.com/] and The JudgeMental Podcast Mark Ludwig's Legislative Leadership Development Program: https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program [https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program] https://stlmarkludwig.com/ [https://stlmarkludwig.com/] https://ncesp.org/ [https://ncesp.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187] Mark Ludwig's new book Parental Alienation Playbook: https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/ [https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/] #JusticeWithoutLimits with Jessica Saxton and #WeShallBeFree Tour with Tanawah Downing: https://justicewithoutlimits.org/ [https://justicewithoutlimits.org/] https://www.tanawah.com/ [https://www.tanawah.com/] https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5 [https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5] Jessica Saxton's Citizen Report Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform] Stand with Meg: https://standwithmeg.com/ [https://standwithmeg.com/] #JusticefortheSerlickChildren #JusticeForTheSerlickChildren #HeatherBendl #BiancaSerlick #FamilyCourt #ParentalRights #ChildWelfare #JudicialAccountability #DueProcess #FloridaCourts #IllinoisCourts #CourtOfAppeal #VolusiaCounty #DaytonaBeach #ElginIllinois #EducationMatters #ChildAdvocacy #FamilyLaw #JusticeForChildren #PodcastLive #FamilyCourtCorruption #StolenChildren #FamilyCourtCorruptionsandAbuses #FamilyCourt #LegalAbuse #JudicialAbuse #FloridaCircuitCourts #FloridaCircuitSeven #DoBetter #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyTraditions #Gaslighting #Coparenting #Separation #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #Visits #Custody #ParentalAlienation #ChildrensRights #FamilyLawyer #Visitation #ChildCustody #FBI #Corruption #GovernmentCorruption #Court

S2 Episode 7 April 6th, 2026 Update on Our Chicago Trip, Big Wins and a $3,000 Grant!

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of the Justice for the Serlick Children Non-Profit Podcast! Tonight we’re keeping things light, fun, and positive on Justice for the Serlick Children. Instead of focusing on the difficult stuff, Pete and Heather are taking time to celebrate some exciting personal and professional wins. We’ll be talking about our recent trip to Chicago, Heather passing her MBA class, Pete completing the education requirement for his CFP designation and starting his final class toward his ChFC, and one of the biggest highlights of all—Heather being awarded a $3,000 grant for her high school marine biology students to take part in a starfish dissection lab. This is a feel-good episode about growth, hard work, blessings, and recognizing the good things that happen when you keep pushing forward! Attorney Christine Miller and Attorney Hugh Barrow's NEW Judge-Y App: https://judge-y.com/ [https://judge-y.com/] My Florida Case: https://www.clerk.org/ [https://www.clerk.org/] Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 2023-31828 FMCI D5COA Case # 5D2025-1056 / 5D2025-1442 (Consolidated) D5COA Case # 5D2025-2188 D5COA Case # 5D2025-2696 My Illinois Case: Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 13 D 981 / 20 F 422 D2COA Case # 2-25-0481 To sign up for "Disrupt the Corrupt" and/or "Support Isn't Silent" Podcast please click here: https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9 [https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9] **National Movements** Mark Ludwig's Legislative Leadership Development Program: https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program [https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program] https://stlmarkludwig.com/ [https://stlmarkludwig.com/] https://ncesp.org/ [https://ncesp.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187] Mark Ludwig's new book Parental Alienation Playbook: https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/ [https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/] #JusticeWithoutLimits with Jessica Saxton and #WeShallBeFree Tour with Tanawah Downing: https://justicewithoutlimits.org/ [https://justicewithoutlimits.org/] https://www.tanawah.com/ [https://www.tanawah.com/] https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5 [https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5] Jessica Saxton's Citizen Report Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform] Stand with Meg: https://standwithmeg.com/ [https://standwithmeg.com/] #JusticefortheSerlickChildren #FamilyCourtCorruption #StolenChildren #FamilyCourtCorruptionsandAbuses #FamilyCourt #LegalAbuse #JudicialAbuse #FloridaCircuitCourts #FloridaCircuitSeven #DoBetter #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyTraditions #Gaslighting #Coparenting #Separation #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #Visits #Custody #ParentalAlienation #ChildrensRights #FamilyLawyer #Visitation #ChildCustody #FBI #Corruption #GovernmentCorruption #Court

S2 Episode 6 March 9th, 2026 Florida Fifth DCA Whiplash Consolidated, Affirmed, Then Threatened With Sanctions

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of the Justice for the Serlick Children Non-Profit Podcast! Today we discuss all things Florida District 5 Court of Appeals, Mark Ludwig, and Attorney Christine Miller and Attorney Hugh Barrow's NEW Judge-Y App that is launching Friday, March 13th, 2026! The Florida District 5 Court of Appeals Daytona Beach, Florida Judges and Clerk we are discussing in this episode: Judge Adrian G. Soud https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-Adrian-G.-Soud [https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-Adrian-G.-Soud] Judge Paige Kilbane https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-Paige-Kilbane [https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-Paige-Kilbane] Judge John MacIver https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-John-MacIver [https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Judges/Judge-John-MacIver] Clerk Sandra B. Williams https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Clerk-s-Office [https://5dca.flcourts.gov/Clerk-s-Office] Google Drive Link to the Documents Discussed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cq2q1yh8FEzgrniE6Rf8x9VFHbSd_u0k/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cq2q1yh8FEzgrniE6Rf8x9VFHbSd_u0k/view?usp=sharing] Mark Ludwig’s Legislative Leadership Development Program: https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program [https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program] Mark Ludwig's new book Parental Alienation Playbook: https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/ [https://parentalalienationplaybook.com/] Attorney Christine Miller and Attorney Hugh Barrow's NEW Judge-Y App: https://judge-y.com/ [https://judge-y.com/] My Illinois Case: Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 13 D 981 / 20 F 422 D2COA Case # 2-25-0481 My Florida Case: https://www.clerk.org/ [https://www.clerk.org/] Heather L. Bendl (Petitioner) vs. Justin D. Serlick (Respondent) Case # 2023-31828 FMCI D5COA Case # 5D2025-1056 / 5D2025-1442 (Consolidated) D5COA Case # 5D2025-2188 D5COA Case # 5D2025-2696 To sign up for "Disrupt the Corrupt" and/or "Support Isn't Silent" Podcast please click here: https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9 [https://forms.gle/ub88VKsREnUiMGeF9] **National Movements** Mark Ludwig's Legislative Leadership Development Program: https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program [https://stlmarkludwig.com/legislative-leadership-development-program] https://stlmarkludwig.com/ [https://stlmarkludwig.com/] https://ncesp.org/ [https://ncesp.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066880196187] #JusticeWithoutLimits with Jessica Saxton and #WeShallBeFree Tour with Tanawah Downing: https://justicewithoutlimits.org/ [https://justicewithoutlimits.org/] https://www.tanawah.com/ [https://www.tanawah.com/] https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5 [https://www.facebook.com/tanawah.downing.5] Jessica Saxton's Citizen Report Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccmb8abe6boc8I9jMGGLCK3uscD0W7o-BXK47otN62XnEqwQ/viewform] Stand with Meg: https://standwithmeg.com/ [https://standwithmeg.com/] #JusticefortheSerlickChildren #FamilyCourtCorruption #StolenChildren #FamilyCourtCorruptionsandAbuses #FamilyCourt #LegalAbuse #JudicialAbuse #FloridaCircuitCourts #FloridaCircuitSeven #DoBetter #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyTraditions #Gaslighting #Coparenting #Separation #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #Visits #Custody #ParentalAlienation #ChildrensRights #FamilyLawyer #Visitation #ChildCustody #FBI #Corruption #GovernmentCorruption #Court