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Sherman Children versus Virginia

by Danny and Riley Langerman

Welcome to Sherman Children versus Virginia, a raw, real-time podcast series following an active U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how family courts operate across America. In this first episode, we introduce the Sherman family and the critical constitutional question at the heart of their fight:Do children and fit parents have the right to be heard before a family court separates them?Hosts Riley Langerman and Danny Langerman are joined by Stanley Charles Thorne — one of only two attorneys representing the Sherman family before the Supreme Court. With over 43 years in law, including more than two decades focused on constitutional cases, Thorne helps us unpack the stakes, legal strategy, and broader implications for nearly a million minor children affected by custody orders every year.This episode lays the foundation for the months ahead as we document each development in real time, bringing in expert legal voices, family court professionals, and sto