AI as Accommodation in the Courtroom: Why Self-Represented Litigants Need Support, Not Suspicion

The article highlights the challenges faced by self-represented litigants in family and civil courts, where the legal system assumes knowledge…

A “Temporary” Order That Never Ended: Lawsuit Highlights Four Years of Father–Child Separation in Maryland

A lawsuit in Baltimore County highlights the issue of temporary family court orders becoming permanent, resulting in prolonged separation between…

When Police Ignore Disability Accommodations, Families Pay the Price

A federal appeal highlights the systemic issue of disabled parents being denied necessary accommodations during police encounters, particularly in custody…

Brooklyn Family Court Ends Compulsion — But an Autistic Child Remains Missing

A Brooklyn Family Court ruling has relieved Jacqueline Pritchett, mother of missing Jacob Pritchett, of any legal obligation to testify…

New Study Links Childhood Trauma to Higher ADHD Symptoms in College Students — What It Means for Families, Policy, and America’s Sons

A peer-reviewed study highlights that college students with adverse childhood experiences are more likely to show ADHD-like symptoms due to…

When the Holidays Hurt: The Quiet Struggle Too Many People Carry Into Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, often depicted as a joyful occasion, can be painful for many, highlighting invisible struggles such as trauma, grief, and…

Courtroom PTSD: How High-Conflict Custody Battles Create Lifelong Trauma

Family court trauma is real—and it's destroying lives. This article exposes how high-conflict custody battles cause long-term psychological damage, especially…

Disability Advocates Condemn New York Court of Appeals and Judge Anthony Cannataro for Denying Disabled Father Access to Justice

On November 19, 2025, New York's highest court dismissed Marc Fishman's appeal for ADA accommodations, claiming it lacked jurisdiction. Advocates…

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