Lakeland Murder-Suicide Highlights Deadly Mix of Alcohol, Domestic Violence, and Crisis Failures
A Christmas-week tragedy in Lakeland left a mother dead, a teenage girl critically wounded, and three children without their parents after an alcohol-fueled domestic dispute escalated into a murder-suicide. Authorities say the case highlights how…
California Family Courts Under Scrutiny: Minors’ Counsel, Taxpayer Costs, and a System Resisting Oversight
An investigative report by The Davis Vanguard highlights ongoing issues in California's family courts regarding minors' counsel and parenting coordinators. Concerns revolve around taxpayer costs, lack of oversight, and potential conflicts of interest.…
Father & Co. Is Launching the 2025 Family Court Experience Survey
Father & Co. is conducting an anonymous survey to gather firsthand experiences related to family courts and child custody in 2025. The survey aims to produce original data to enhance public understanding and inform policy discussions. Participants…
Top 10 Biggest Scandals and News Stories to Rock Family Courts, Child Custody, and Child Welfare in 2025
2025 exposed both progress and profound failure in America’s family courts. While Congress passed the most significant child welfare overhaul in more than a decade, deadly custody cases, foster care audits, and federal investigations revealed how often…
Custody Exchange Turns Deadly in North Carolina, Leaving Two Officers Wounded and Raising Hard Questions About Family Court Safety
A police-assisted child custody exchange in Mint Hill, North Carolina turned deadly when a father opened fire, wounding two officers before being killed at the scene—raising urgent questions about family court safety, supervised exchanges, and the limits…
A Child’s Right to Both Parents Is Not Seasonal
Family courts often adjust parenting time rules during the holidays, impacting children's relationships with both parents. This series highlights procedural failures that undermine children's rights to consistent parental presence. It argues that lost…
Texas Father Uses Phone Parental Controls to Rescue Kidnapped Daughter on Christmas Day
A Texas father used phone parental controls to track and rescue his 15-year-old daughter after she was abducted at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas Day. The case highlights how preparedness, technology, and decisive parental action can make…
Unsealed Court Filings Reveal Family Court Turmoil After Anna Kepner’s Death at Sea
Newly unsealed family court records reveal the private turmoil that followed the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship, highlighting how custody disputes, media pressure, and an active FBI homicide investigation collided—raising serious…
A Tragic Reminder of Hidden Danger Inside the Home: New Jersey Reckons With Domestic Violence After Imani Dia Smith’s Death
The killing of former Broadway child star Imani Dia Smith is a tragic reminder that the most dangerous threats often exist behind closed doors. As New Jersey confronts another case of intimate partner violence, the focus must shift beyond headlines to…
A Father Steps Forward: Georgia Custody Case Exposes Gaps in Unmarried Parents’ Rights
A Georgia family court case resulted in Adrian Harden gaining custody of his son Chance after his mother died. The case highlighted flaws in state law affecting unmarried fathers' parental rights, prompting calls for "Chance’s Law" to simplify…