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…

California Judge Strikes Down Statewide ‘Parental Exclusion’ Policies in Landmark Ruling

U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled California's parental exclusion policies unconstitutional, blocking statewide enforcement of secrecy about children's gender…

Ohio Family Court Scandal Deepens Trust Crisis in Domestic Relations System

Leslie Ann Celebrezze, a judge in Ohio, resigned after facing felony charges for tampering with court records to assign lucrative…

The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom.

Los Angeles and San Diego officials are withholding public records related to the arrest and prosecution of Giselle Farias Smiel,…

What South Carolina’s Family Court Battle Teaches Every Father Fighting to Stay in His Child’s Life

Rom Reddy's op-ed addresses the systemic challenges fathers face in family courts, highlighting issues like unsubstantiated allegations and court biases…

After Clarke v. Gibson: What Maryland’s Landmark Ruling Means for False Accusations and Custody Warfare

The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson mandates that protective orders must be supported by substantial evidence rather…

When Courts Violate Federal Law: The Hidden Civil-Rights Crisis Facing Disabled Litigants in America

The American court system increasingly fails disabled litigants, violating the ADA's requirements for meaningful access and accommodations. This results in…

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