A devastating custody-related tragedy in Minnesota exposes a critical blind spot in family court: what happens to children in the…
An Indiana Judge Says Divorce Trauma Is Real—and Early Help Works
In Vigo County, Judge Lakshmi Reddy highlights the long-term effects of divorce on children, advocating for a Family Court counseling…
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…
New York Ends Anonymous CPS Hotline Calls — A Shift That Matters for Parents in Family Court
In December 2025, New York's Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that anyone reporting child abuse or neglect must provide their…
New Travel Ban Quietly Freezes International Adoptions—And Leaves Children in the Crossfire
The January 1, 2026, presidential order suspends international adoptions from 39 "high-risk" countries, affecting families amid rising political tensions. Critics…
Custody Exchange Turns Deadly in North Carolina, Leaving Two Officers Wounded and Raising Hard Questions About Family Court Safety
A police-assisted child custody exchange in Mint Hill, North Carolina turned deadly when a father opened fire, wounding two officers…
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…
A Tragic Reminder of Hidden Danger Inside the Home: New Jersey Reckons With Domestic Violence After Imani Dia Smith’s Death
The killing of former Broadway child star Imani Dia Smith is a tragic reminder that the most dangerous threats often…
A Father Steps Forward: Georgia Custody Case Exposes Gaps in Unmarried Parents’ Rights
A Georgia family court case resulted in Adrian Harden gaining custody of his son Chance after his mother died. The…
Utah Mother Allegedly Flees to Europe With Four Children, Igniting Renewed Fears Over Parental Abduction and System Failures
A Utah mother, Elleshia Anne Seymour, allegedly abducted her four children internationally, violating joint custody agreements amid fears of an…