Kyra's Law has been framed as either a landmark child safety bill or an invitation to false allegations. The legislation…
Equal Custody Becomes the Starting Point
Mississippi has become the sixth state to adopt a rebuttable presumption of equal physical custody in child custody cases, effective…
The Government Has Been Counting the Wrong Days
Captain Mehdi Akacem, a Navy officer with 27 years of service, audited his PERSTEMPO record, revealing systemic flaws in how…
Maryland Just Created an Independent Watchdog for Foster Kids. Here’s What It Actually Does.
Maryland has passed Kanaiyah’s Law, creating an independent child welfare ombudsman, banning unlicensed foster placements, and tightening guardianship requirements. For…
The Equal Parenting Wave Is Here. Judges Should Pay Attention.
A significant shift in American family law is underway, with states like Mississippi, South Carolina, and California advancing equal parenting…
Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as…
HB 942 and the Illusion of Enforcement
Maryland's HB 942 aims to criminalize custody order interference, acknowledging its serious impact on families. However, it faces challenges with…
Maryland’s SB481 and the Enforcement Illusion: When “Shall” Still Means “Maybe”
Maryland's Senate Bill 481 aims to address custodial interference by mandating additional visitation when interference is found. However, the lack…
Georgia’s New Child Support Guidelines: Well-Intended Change, Uncertain Impact
On January 1, 2026, Georgia revamped its child support calculation, integrating parenting time and low-income adjustments directly into the formula.…
Utah’s OMS Law Shows How Family Court Reform Can Actually Happen
Utah's OMS Law reforms family courts by necessitating evidence for abuse allegations in custody cases, aiming to prevent wrongful penalization…