A two-word claim — “mom yells” — became the foundation for a seven-year custody battle that ended in total estrangement.…
A Father’s Silence: How Jeffrey Reichert Lost His Son to a System That Stopped Listening
Jeffrey Reichert hasn’t seen his son since 2022. Every criminal charge filed against him failed. Yet he lost custody—and contact.…
The Mother the System Called the Problem
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Rhonda Reyna’s story exposes a disturbing inversion inside the family court system: the very label…
Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares…
The Treaty That Rewards the Kidnapper
Justice Sotomayor's dissent in Castro v. Guevara highlights concerns about the court's handling of "well-settled" determinations in Hague Convention cases.…
The Alienation Accusation Loop
The article discusses the dangers of the "alienation accusation loop" in family courts, where the focus shifts from child safety…
Allegation vs. Counter-Allegation
Family courts often struggle with allegations and counter-allegations, leading to a “tie” where truth becomes obscured. This dynamic fosters dysfunction,…
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…
The Status Quo Trap
The article discusses how temporary orders in family court often become permanent due to inaction and procedural delays. While labeled…
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…