The System’s Two Speeds: Maryland Moves Fast to Take Custody, Slow to Answer for It

Four Maryland cases reveal a troubling pattern: the state moves quickly to remove children from parents but far more slowly…

The Access Gap AI Was Supposed to Close — And What It’s Opening Instead

A recent appellate court case highlighted issues with AI-generated citations in custody matters, revealing a trend where self-represented litigants submit…

The Age-13 Cutoff Nobody Voted For: How Software, Not State Law, Is Setting the Rules on Parental Access to Teen Medical Records

A viral post claimed an Oregon mother lost access to her son's medical records upon his turning 13, attributing it…

Same States, Two Standards: The Custody Enforcement Gap Guardianship Reform Exposed

The article compares how different states address custody enforcement for children when a parent faces immigration-related detainment or deportation. Some…

The Credibility Gate: What Kyra’s Law Actually Does — and the Provision Nobody Is Covering

Kyra's Law has been framed as either a landmark child safety bill or an invitation to false allegations. The legislation…

When the System Moves Fast: Child Support Gets DHS. Parenting Time Gets a Court Date.

Argentina has collaborated with U.S. authorities to bar 13,000 fathers who owe child support from entering World Cup venues, showcasing…

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