The article discusses the consequences of dismissing a father's illness within legal proceedings, as exemplified by the author's experience with…
Before the Record, There Was a Marriage. This Is How It Ended — And How Everything That Followed Began.
The Still Here series documents a father's struggle to maintain a relationship with his son after a tumultuous marriage that…
A Paper Doesn’t Stop a Bullet. A False Accusation Helps Pull the Trigger.
Three Maryland cases reveal the same systemic failure: protective orders that identify danger but cannot stop it. At the same…
When an Allegation Becomes a Weapon
A Baltimore lawsuit challenges the use of protective orders in custody disputes, highlighting how allegations can disrupt family dynamics before…
Would HB 336 Have Stopped the Cycle?
Reichert v. Hornbeck highlights the detrimental effects of false accusations in custody disputes, emphasizing systemic failures within Maryland's criminal procedure.…
When Accusation Becomes Punishment
Maryland's House Bill 336 seeks to reform the issuance of arrest warrants by ensuring that only trained professionals, like police…
Is 2026 the Year for Real Family Court Reform?
As 2026 approaches, the hope for sweeping family court reforms faces disappointment. The focus should shift from symbolic changes to…
The New Indentured Class: How Family Court Creates Modern Slavery
The family court system in America is compared to modern slavery, as it strips parents of their rights, finances, and…
Maryland Must Act: The Legislature Cannot Ignore the Systemic Failures Exposed by Clarke v. Gibson
The Maryland Supreme Court's ruling in Clarke v. Gibson reveals critical flaws in the state's protective-order system, which often deprives…
After Clarke v. Gibson: What Maryland’s Landmark Ruling Means for False Accusations and Custody Warfare
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson mandates that protective orders must be supported by substantial evidence rather…