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…

Idaho Lawmakers Take On a Family Court System Parents Say Has Been Broken for Years

Idaho lawmakers are working on a reform bill to modernize the family court system, responding to long-standing complaints from parents…

A “Temporary” Order That Never Ended: Lawsuit Highlights Four Years of Father–Child Separation in Maryland

A lawsuit in Baltimore County highlights the issue of temporary family court orders becoming permanent, resulting in prolonged separation between…

Former Broome County Family Court Judge Denied New Trial in Federal Harassment Case

A federal judge upheld a jury verdict holding former Broome County Family Court Judge Richard H. Miller II liable for…

California Family Courts Under Scrutiny: Minors’ Counsel, Taxpayer Costs, and a System Resisting Oversight

An investigative report by The Davis Vanguard highlights ongoing issues in California's family courts regarding minors' counsel and parenting coordinators.…

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