A forged custody order almost led to a child being taken from Maryland. St. Mary's County deputies recognized irregularities in…
When “I Wish They Were Gone” Becomes a Blueprint: What the Research Says About Hostility and Parental Alienation
The article by Michael Phillips explores the complexities of parental alienation in family court settings, highlighting the prevalence of hostile…
Disability Pride Month Ends At The Courthouse Door
In July, politicians will commemorate the ADA's anniversary, yet it doesn't protect disabled parents in family courts, where their rights…
The System’s Two Speeds: Maryland Moves Fast to Take Custody, Slow to Answer for It
Four Maryland cases reveal a troubling pattern: the state moves quickly to remove children from parents but far more slowly…
The Force Multiplier
The family court system overlooks the specific needs of disabled children in custody disputes, failing to recognize how coercive control…
Venezuela Has Lost Children to Disaster Before. It Still Hasn’t Built a System to Stop It.
A mother's account of losing her daughter during a chaotic earthquake rescue in Venezuela highlights the country's historical failures in…
Now You Know, Pete
Pete Buttigieg shared a harrowing experience with Child Protective Services following a false allegation, emphasizing the emotional toll of such…
PTSD Is Not a Parenting Defect: Family Courts Must Stop Treating Veterans’ Disabilities as Risk Without Individualized ADA Assessments
June is PTSD Awareness Month, highlighting the need for family courts to stop using PTSD and military service as stereotypes…
Child Welfare Selective Service
The article critiques politicians' lack of urgency in addressing family court issues that result in children being separated from fit…
The System Let Her Down First
Aaron Spencer's murder case was dismissed because critical evidence was mishandled. But the larger question remains: why was a man…