A Bronx mother avoided a murder conviction after psychiatric experts agreed she was psychotic when she killed her two sons.…
The Lawyer Nobody Fully Hires
Unbundled legal representation is increasingly proposed as a solution to the access-to-justice gap in family court, where most litigants self-represent.…
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 Retirement Defense: Why “I’ll Make Less Later” Rarely Moves a Family Court Now
A South Carolina appeals court ruled in Updegraff v. Updegraff that a spouse's anticipated future income change cannot modify current…
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 Wall Nobody Sees: How “Quasi-Judicial Immunity” Shields Family Court Officials Nationwide
Annelise Rice's civil rights lawsuit against various professionals involved in her custody case was dismissed due to quasi-judicial immunity. The…
The Order Nobody Signs For: How Protective-Order Extensions Can Outrun Service
Temporary protective orders serve as a critical bridge between emergency situations and formal hearings, relying heavily on the effective service…
Marriage Equality Matters. So Does Family Court Equality.
Michael Phillips reflects on the Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which established marriage rights for all but highlights the…
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…
The Closed Circuit
The content discusses the systemic issues within family courts that undermine the efficacy of documentation provided by targeted parents. It…