A recent federal memo rescinded restrictions on states disqualifying SNAP benefits for noncooperation with child support, potentially affecting struggling parents…
The Ledger Nobody Kept: What COVID-Era Guidance Did to Custody
The pandemic's impact on custody and family courts has been significant yet largely unquantified, as seen in the backlog of…
Same States, Two Standards: The Custody Enforcement Gap Guardianship Reform Exposed
The article compares how different states address custody enforcement for children when a parent faces immigration-related detainment or deportation. Some…
Child Welfare Selective Service
The article critiques politicians' lack of urgency in addressing family court issues that result in children being separated from fit…
The Closed Loop: How AFCC Captured Maryland’s Family Courts
Michael Phillips highlights a persistent issue in Maryland's family court system, where court-ordered communication through platforms like OurFamilyWizard fails due…
The Slush Fund and the Sealed File
The article examines the parallels between the institutional protection mechanisms in Congress and family courts, highlighting how powerful figures evade…
When Lawmakers Choose Judges: Why South Carolina’s Judicial Reform Fight Matters to Families
In South Carolina, judicial reform is a pressing issue, particularly for families navigating family court. The current system, where lawmakers…
Why Family Court Reform Can’t Keep Reporters in the Room
Family court coverage suffers due to journalists facing intense hostility from both institutions and advocates, leading to attrition. Reporting challenges,…
Trauma Is Not a Strategy: Why Family Court Reform Keeps Burning Its Own Leaders
Family court reform struggles due to trauma-driven dynamics that prioritize emotional intensity over strategic effectiveness. Pain and anger from survivors…
Why Family Court Reform Movements Keep Turning on Each Other
Family court reform faces significant internal strife among advocates, splitting into factions that distrust each other. Emotional trauma complicates unity,…