Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as…

New York Judicial Misconduct Underscores Need for Accountability, Especially in Family Courts

A recent case involving Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress from Rockland County, NY highlights the need for judicial accountability, especially in…

When Lawmakers Choose Judges: Why South Carolina’s Judicial Reform Fight Matters to Families

In South Carolina, judicial reform is a pressing issue, particularly for families navigating family court. The current system, where lawmakers…

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…

Maryland’s Outdated Wiretap Law Is Hurting Victims — And 2026 May Finally Bring Change

Maryland's outdated two-party consent wiretap law impedes victims of domestic violence from recording crucial evidence of abuse, protecting manipulators instead.…

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