Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as…
Utah’s OMS Law Shows How Family Court Reform Can Actually Happen
Utah's OMS Law reforms family courts by necessitating evidence for abuse allegations in custody cases, aiming to prevent wrongful penalization…
Rebuttable Presumptions vs. the “Best Interest” Standard: What Actually Changes in Custody Law
Lawmakers are increasingly debating custody reforms centered around two main frameworks: the traditional “best interest of the child” standard, which…
Equal Parenting Rights in America: Incremental Progress, State by State
In early 2026, the movement for equal parenting rights progresses at the state level in the U.S., with varying legislative…
New Hampshire’s HB 652: A Warning—and a Signal—to Parents Nationwide
New Hampshire's HB 652 proposes dismantling specialized Family Division courts in favor of mediation-first models, resonating with parents frustrated by…
Why Family Court Reform Movements Keep Turning on Each Other
Family court reform faces significant internal strife among advocates, splitting into factions that distrust each other. Emotional trauma complicates unity,…
Is 2026 the Year for Real Family Court Reform?
As 2026 approaches, the hope for sweeping family court reforms faces disappointment. The focus should shift from symbolic changes to…
Florida Family Courts Under Scrutiny: When Custody Failures Turn Deadly
Florida’s family courts are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of deadly custody-related domestic violence cases in Broward County. An…
What South Carolina’s Family Court Battle Teaches Every Father Fighting to Stay in His Child’s Life
Rom Reddy's op-ed addresses the systemic challenges fathers face in family courts, highlighting issues like unsubstantiated allegations and court biases…