In July, politicians will commemorate the ADA's anniversary, yet it doesn't protect disabled parents in family courts, where their rights…
Equal Custody Becomes the Starting Point
Mississippi has become the sixth state to adopt a rebuttable presumption of equal physical custody in child custody cases, effective…
The Price of the Circuit
The family court system's failures stem from a funding structure that incentivizes parents' separation. Federal grants and funding programs bolster…
Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as…
Rebuttable Presumptions vs. the “Best Interest” Standard: What Actually Changes in Custody Law
Lawmakers are increasingly debating custody reforms centered around two main frameworks: the traditional “best interest of the child” standard, which…
Equal Parenting Rights in America: Incremental Progress, State by State
In early 2026, the movement for equal parenting rights progresses at the state level in the U.S., with varying legislative…
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…
New Study Links Childhood Trauma to Higher ADHD Symptoms in College Students — What It Means for Families, Policy, and America’s Sons
A peer-reviewed study highlights that college students with adverse childhood experiences are more likely to show ADHD-like symptoms due to…
Idaho Just Drew the Blueprint to Fix Maryland’s Broken Custody Courts. Will Annapolis Follow?
Idaho's bipartisan task force presented a comprehensive custody-court reform package after extensive hearings, emphasizing efficiency and low cost. Maryland could…