Broward County's family court has introduced a pilot program to enhance enforcement of court orders, addressing frequent compliance issues that…
Florida Bill Targets a Quiet Family Court Problem: Punishing Parents for Legal Medical Care
A proposed Florida bill aims to protect parents who use medical marijuana from having their custody or visitation rights unfairly…
When DIY Parenthood Meets Family Court
The Florida Supreme Court's recent ruling clarifies that informal, at-home insemination does not automatically strip donors of parental rights, exposing…
Lakeland Murder-Suicide Highlights Deadly Mix of Alcohol, Domestic Violence, and Crisis Failures
A Christmas-week tragedy in Lakeland left a mother dead, a teenage girl critically wounded, and three children without their parents…
Unsealed Court Filings Reveal Family Court Turmoil After Anna Kepner’s Death at Sea
Newly unsealed family court records reveal the private turmoil that followed the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise…
Florida Lawmakers Revisit Grandparent Visitation — A Narrow Proposal Raises Big Questions About Family, Courts, and Child Welfare
As Florida approaches its 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are considering SB 674, which would allow grandparents to seek court-ordered visitation…
Florida Family Courts Under Scrutiny: When Custody Failures Turn Deadly
Florida’s family courts are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of deadly custody-related domestic violence cases in Broward County. An…
Operation Northern Lights: A Quiet but Powerful Win for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children
Operation Northern Lights successfully recovered 43 missing children across Florida and neighboring states, demonstrating effective government collaboration among law enforcement…