An investigative report by The Davis Vanguard highlights ongoing issues in California's family courts regarding minors' counsel and parenting coordinators.…
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…
A Child’s Right to Both Parents Is Not Seasonal
Family courts often adjust parenting time rules during the holidays, impacting children's relationships with both parents. This series highlights procedural…
When Love Is Reframed as “Documentation”
The author shares their struggle with navigating a legal system that fails to enforce court-ordered parenting time, leading to accusations…
“We’ll Fix It in January”: How Delay Becomes Denial
The article discusses how delays in family court custody cases negatively impact children, emphasizing that postponing access harms relationships and…
When Family Court Turns Criminal: The Cost of Standing Close to the Truth
When family court cases drift into criminal territory, truth can become a liability rather than a safeguard. This editorial reflects…
Florida Lawmakers Revisit Grandparent Visitation — A Narrow Proposal Raises Big Questions About Family, Courts, and Child Welfare
As Florida approaches its 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are considering SB 674, which would allow grandparents to seek court-ordered visitation…
The Holiday “Reasonableness” Trap: How Courts Let Compromise Replace Court Orders
Michael Phillips discusses how family courts encourage flexibility during holidays, leading to a detrimental shift from enforceable rights to vague…
Ohio Family Court Scandal Deepens Trust Crisis in Domestic Relations System
Leslie Ann Celebrezze, a judge in Ohio, resigned after facing felony charges for tampering with court records to assign lucrative…
Two Years Without a Parent — and a Christmas Denial That Says Everything About Family Court Enforcement
Michael Phillips reveals his two-year struggle with denied parenting time despite a standing court order from Montgomery County. He highlights…