Idaho lawmakers are working on a reform bill to modernize the family court system, responding to long-standing complaints from parents…
When the Court Helps Families Heal: Why West Virginia’s Family Treatment Courts Matter
West Virginia's Family Treatment Court program, crucial for helping parents with substance use disorders reunite with their children, faces funding…
Oregon Lawmaker Reintroduces Foster Youth Rights Bill After Gov. Kotek’s Veto
Oregon has reintroduced a foster youth “bill of rights” aimed at establishing standards for children in foster care, after a…
New Hampshire’s HB 652: A Warning—and a Signal—to Parents Nationwide
New Hampshire's HB 652 proposes dismantling specialized Family Division courts in favor of mediation-first models, resonating with parents frustrated by…
A “Temporary” Order That Never Ended: Lawsuit Highlights Four Years of Father–Child Separation in Maryland
A lawsuit in Baltimore County highlights the issue of temporary family court orders becoming permanent, resulting in prolonged separation between…
New York Ends Anonymous CPS Hotline Calls — A Shift That Matters for Parents in Family Court
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…