The disparity in enforcement mechanisms between child support and parenting-time orders highlights systemic issues in U.S. family courts. While child…
The Alienation Shortcut
When abuse records and alienation claims collide, courts have to decide what evidence matters. New laws are trying to force…
The System Has a Business Model. These Books Prove It.
The post presents a reading list for parents seeking to understand the family court system's mechanics and how it impacts…
The Ledger Nobody Kept: What COVID-Era Guidance Did to Custody
The pandemic's impact on custody and family courts has been significant yet largely unquantified, as seen in the backlog of…
A Voice That Isn’t Theirs: How the Child’s Voice Project Gets It Wrong for the Parents Who Need Help Most
The Child's Voice Project (CVP) aims to provide representation for children in custody cases but may inadvertently empower biased narratives,…
The Ones Who Grow Up Inside It: What Happens to Children of Parental Alienation as Adults
Parental alienation profoundly impacts children into adulthood, often leading to low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties in relationships. Research shows adults…
When the Loss Has No Name: What Research Says About Being a Targeted Parent
The article discusses the concept of ambiguous loss, particularly experienced by parents facing parental alienation. This type of grief lacks…
When “I Wish They Were Gone” Becomes a Blueprint: What the Research Says About Hostility and Parental Alienation
The article by Michael Phillips explores the complexities of parental alienation in family court settings, highlighting the prevalence of hostile…
The Force Multiplier
The family court system overlooks the specific needs of disabled children in custody disputes, failing to recognize how coercive control…
Now You Know, Pete
Pete Buttigieg shared a harrowing experience with Child Protective Services following a false allegation, emphasizing the emotional toll of such…