In December 2025, New York's Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that anyone reporting child abuse or neglect must provide their…
Trusted Until It Matters
The article highlights the inconsistencies in family court regarding claims of distrust between parents. It criticizes the system for accepting…
New Travel Ban Quietly Freezes International Adoptions—And Leaves Children in the Crossfire
The January 1, 2026, presidential order suspends international adoptions from 39 "high-risk" countries, affecting families amid rising political tensions. Critics…
The 7 Patterns Every Family Court Case Eventually Falls Into
Family court often fails families entangled in contested custody or divorce cases, revealing systemic patterns of abuse, bias, and delays.…
Brooklyn Family Court Ends Compulsion — But an Autistic Child Remains Missing
A Brooklyn Family Court ruling has relieved Jacqueline Pritchett, mother of missing Jacob Pritchett, of any legal obligation to testify…
Year’s End, Children Still Waiting
Every year, institutions celebrate perceived progress in family courts and child welfare. Yet, children remain waiting for justice as processes…
When the Safety Net Frays: Nebraska’s Murder-Suicide Spike Exposes a Broader Crisis
A sharp rise in murder-suicides in Nebraska during 2025 exposes what happens when domestic violence services, protection order enforcement, and…
Is 2026 the Year for Real Family Court Reform?
As 2026 approaches, the hope for sweeping family court reforms faces disappointment. The focus should shift from symbolic changes to…
Father & Co. Is Launching the 2025 Family Court Experience Survey
Father & Co. is conducting an anonymous survey to gather firsthand experiences related to family courts and child custody in…
Top 10 Biggest Scandals and News Stories to Rock Family Courts, Child Custody, and Child Welfare in 2025
2025 exposed both progress and profound failure in America’s family courts. While Congress passed the most significant child welfare overhaul…