When abuse records and alienation claims collide, courts have to decide what evidence matters. New laws are trying to force…
The Squeeze: When Two Broken Systems Land on the Same Parent
A recent federal memo rescinded restrictions on states disqualifying SNAP benefits for noncooperation with child support, potentially affecting struggling parents…
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…
The Ones Who Grow Up Inside It: What Happens to Children of Parental Alienation as Adults
Parental alienation profoundly impacts children into adulthood, often leading to low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties in relationships. Research shows adults…
When the Loss Has No Name: What Research Says About Being a Targeted Parent
The article discusses the concept of ambiguous loss, particularly experienced by parents facing parental alienation. This type of grief lacks…
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…
When the System Moves Fast: Child Support Gets DHS. Parenting Time Gets a Court Date.
Argentina has collaborated with U.S. authorities to bar 13,000 fathers who owe child support from entering World Cup venues, showcasing…
No Transcript, No Appeal, No Accountability: How the Court Reporter Crisis Is Erasing Family Court Records
Millions of family court hearings are being conducted without reliable transcripts, leaving parents unable to challenge judicial errors on appeal.…
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 Closed Circuit
The content discusses the systemic issues within family courts that undermine the efficacy of documentation provided by targeted parents. It…