When Family Court Proceeds Without a Parent, That’s Not “Non-Appearance.” It’s Exclusion.

Jeff Reichert's case highlights how family courts can proceed without a parent, effectively erasing them from the process due to…

When the Court Helps Families Heal: Why West Virginia’s Family Treatment Courts Matter

West Virginia's Family Treatment Court program, crucial for helping parents with substance use disorders reunite with their children, faces funding…

Oregon Lawmaker Reintroduces Foster Youth Rights Bill After Gov. Kotek’s Veto

Oregon has reintroduced a foster youth “bill of rights” aimed at establishing standards for children in foster care, after a…

False Paternity, Real Consequences: Georgia Case Highlights a Blind Spot in Child Support Trust

A Georgia case highlights issues in family law regarding child support claims, where Brya Hardy fraudulently collected $7,000 by falsely…

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…

Florida Family Courts Under Scrutiny: When Custody Failures Turn Deadly

Florida’s family courts are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of deadly custody-related domestic violence cases in Broward County. An…

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…

What South Carolina’s Family Court Battle Teaches Every Father Fighting to Stay in His Child’s Life

Rom Reddy's op-ed addresses the systemic challenges fathers face in family courts, highlighting issues like unsubstantiated allegations and court biases…

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