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…
Now You Know, Pete
Pete Buttigieg shared a harrowing experience with Child Protective Services following a false allegation, emphasizing the emotional toll of such…
Follow the money: how $1 billion in federal bonuses built an incentive to separate families
Since 1997, the federal government has allocated over $1 billion in adoption bonuses to states, with additional funding of $52…
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…
California Did This First: What Colorado’s New Custody Ruling Reveals About a Longstanding Legal Trend
The Colorado Court of Appeals' recent ruling allows for felony charges per child for violating custody orders, aligning with California's…
Colorado Appeals Court: One Custody Order, Multiple Felonies—Per Child
The Colorado Court of Appeals' decision in People v. Wilson allows prosecutors to charge a separate felony for each child…
“You Can’t Take Someone’s Children Without a Real Lawyer”: What New York’s Landmark Ruling Means for Parents Fighting for Their Families
The New York Court of Appeals' ruling in the Matter of Parker J. highlights the systemic failures of family courts…
When Protective Orders Hide Evidence, Families Pay the Price
In California, protective orders are increasingly misused, restricting parents’ access to evidence in criminal cases, thus affecting their ability to…
We Just Marked World Children’s Day — And Children’s Grief Awareness Day. America Failed Both.
World Children's Day and Children's Grief Awareness Day highlight the ongoing issues faced by children in America, including violation of…