In Washington, D.C., a new court initiative aims to support self-represented parents facing legal challenges, particularly in custody and support…
Silence as Strategy
The article discusses how selective silence in family court is often overlooked as a form of control. It emphasizes that…
Maryland Father Indicted in International Parental Kidnapping Case
A Howard County man faces international parental kidnapping charges for removing his child from the U.S. in violation of custody…
Texas, Parental Rights, and the Expanding Power of the State
A recent opinion piece highlights concerns over child welfare investigations in Texas, emphasizing the need to balance child protection with…
Utah’s OMS Law Shows How Family Court Reform Can Actually Happen
Utah's OMS Law reforms family courts by necessitating evidence for abuse allegations in custody cases, aiming to prevent wrongful penalization…
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 the Court Redefines Marriage: What New Mexico’s Ruling Means for Families and Children
The recent decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn the state’s so-called “broken marriages” law marks a significant…
Accountability and Professionalism in Family Law: Lessons from a Baltimore County Disbarment
The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred divorce lawyer Judith Marie Hamilton for abandoning a client, mishandling funds, and failing to cooperate…
When International Custody Law Collides With Family Court Reality
A Maryland father is using the Hague Convention to seek the return of his child from the U.S. to Brazil,…
When the Judge Becomes the Stalker
Judge Bridget Robb of Nevada's Second Judicial District Court resigned amid stalking allegations, which were serious enough to warrant a…