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…
When Trust Is Broken: Maryland Moves to Confront Fertility Fraud
A Maryland bill, House Bill 0209, aims to enhance accountability in fertility treatment by prohibiting providers from using their own…
Would HB 336 Have Stopped the Cycle?
Reichert v. Hornbeck highlights the detrimental effects of false accusations in custody disputes, emphasizing systemic failures within Maryland's criminal procedure.…
When Accusation Becomes Punishment
Maryland's House Bill 336 seeks to reform the issuance of arrest warrants by ensuring that only trained professionals, like police…