Eleven jurors reportedly favored finding Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible. One did not. The result was a mistrial — and…
The Doubt Nobody Defined
The public debate over Lindsay Clancy has focused on guilt, sympathy and postpartum mental illness. But the jury’s deadlock appears…
The Carve-Out Nobody Applied
Karyann Parkinson faced legal repercussions after allowing her five-year-old son to walk alone in their gated community, despite Virginia's 2023…
The Burden Nobody Notices Shifting
A Bronx mother avoided a murder conviction after psychiatric experts agreed she was psychotic when she killed her two sons.…
The Training Nobody Requires
California family law judges and attorneys receive training on neurodivergence and its impact in family court; however, critical lessons regarding…
The Alienation Shortcut
When abuse records and alienation claims collide, courts have to decide what evidence matters. New laws are trying to force…
The Warrant Nobody Checked
A forged custody order almost led to a child being taken from Maryland. St. Mary's County deputies recognized irregularities in…
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…
The Ones Who Grow Up Inside It: What Happens to Children of Parental Alienation as Adults
Parental alienation profoundly impacts children into adulthood, often leading to low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties in relationships. Research shows adults…
When “I Wish They Were Gone” Becomes a Blueprint: What the Research Says About Hostility and Parental Alienation
The article by Michael Phillips explores the complexities of parental alienation in family court settings, highlighting the prevalence of hostile…