I know for a fact that courts favor white men with connections, especially family court, from watching a friend battle it. Why does Thomas get to determine when and how many drug tests are taken? Why doesn't Thomas have any random drug tests? Why is when he misses her dates with the kids, that time is never made up? There are reasons, and it has nothing to do with justice.
I have long suspected that he knows so much about her drug dealer because it is his drug dealer as well. And now Ashley's as well. He is a predator, who uses his money and status to his advantage.