California family law judges and attorneys receive training on neurodivergence and its impact in family court; however, critical lessons regarding…
Diagnosis as Evidence
In California family courts, a parent's psychiatric diagnosis can suffice as evidence of dangerousness for a domestic violence restraining order,…
Disability Pride Month Ends At The Courthouse Door
In July, politicians will commemorate the ADA's anniversary, yet it doesn't protect disabled parents in family courts, where their rights…
PTSD Is Not a Parenting Defect: Family Courts Must Stop Treating Veterans’ Disabilities as Risk Without Individualized ADA Assessments
June is PTSD Awareness Month, highlighting the need for family courts to stop using PTSD and military service as stereotypes…
Medicaid, Disability, and Custody
The article discusses the challenges faced by parents with disabilities in custody proceedings, highlighting how loss of Medicaid coverage impacts…
Inside the California Custody Cartel
In California, family courts are criticized for prioritizing profit over justice, leading to parents like Brenna Gano losing custody rights.…
Five Hearings, No Parent: How Maryland Family Courts Build a Record Without Participation
The article discusses the troubling issue of "non-appearance" in Maryland family courts, particularly highlighted in the case of Jeffrey Reichert.…
When Police Ignore Disability Accommodations, Families Pay the Price
A federal appeal highlights the systemic issue of disabled parents being denied necessary accommodations during police encounters, particularly in custody…
You Didn’t Fail to Escalate. You Were Constrained.
Family court often unfairly assumes that parents should escalate their situations, disregarding the constraints they face, such as emotional and…
When Courts Violate Federal Law: The Hidden Civil-Rights Crisis Facing Disabled Litigants in America
The American court system increasingly fails disabled litigants, violating the ADA's requirements for meaningful access and accommodations. This results in…