A Philadelphia family court judge now faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking his wife and adult daughter inside his…
When the System Steps Back, Children Can Still Fall Through
A new essay highlights a crisis in New York's Family Court system regarding children exposed to domestic violence. Many fail…
When Systems Miss the Warning Signs: Why Indiana’s “Gabby Petito Act” Matters to Families
The article discusses Indiana's House Bill 1310, the “Gabby Petito Act,” which mandates lethality assessments by officers responding to domestic…
Tennessee’s County-Level Gun Relinquishment Fix Highlights a Larger Due Process Debate
Tennessee is implementing changes to firearm transfer documentation for individuals with domestic violence convictions or protection orders, aiming to close…
When the Safety Net Frays: Nebraska’s Murder-Suicide Spike Exposes a Broader Crisis
A sharp rise in murder-suicides in Nebraska during 2025 exposes what happens when domestic violence services, protection order enforcement, and…
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…
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…
When Allegations Outlive the Case
The article examines the unresolved nature of allegations in Giselle Smiel’s case, highlighting the impact of criminal protective orders against…
When “Coercive Control” Enters Family Court, Fathers Should Pay Attention
South Carolina's Senate Bill 702 aims to legally recognize "coercive control" as domestic abuse, impacting custody disputes. While intended to…
When the System Falters: What Nevada’s Family Court Survey Reveals About the Stakes for Parents and Children
Family courts, especially in Clark County, Nevada, fail many parents who expect fairness and safety, as highlighted by alarming judicial…