Florida Lawmakers Revisit Grandparent Visitation — A Narrow Proposal Raises Big Questions About Family, Courts, and Child Welfare
As Florida approaches its 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are considering SB 674, which would allow grandparents to seek court-ordered visitation under specific tragic circumstances. While intended to protect children's welfare, there are concerns…
The Holiday “Reasonableness” Trap: How Courts Let Compromise Replace Court Orders
Michael Phillips discusses how family courts encourage flexibility during holidays, leading to a detrimental shift from enforceable rights to vague accommodations. Such changes often result in unilateral modifications and normalization of non-compliance.…
California Judge Strikes Down Statewide ‘Parental Exclusion’ Policies in Landmark Ruling
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled California's parental exclusion policies unconstitutional, blocking statewide enforcement of secrecy about children's gender identity changes in schools. The decision affirms parental rights and emphasizes the…
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 investigative report highlights how warning signs were missed, enforcement failed, and reforms like Greyson’s Law…
Ohio Family Court Scandal Deepens Trust Crisis in Domestic Relations System
Leslie Ann Celebrezze, a judge in Ohio, resigned after facing felony charges for tampering with court records to assign lucrative divorce cases to herself. This scandal highlights severe issues of favoritism and conflicts of interest in family courts,…
Carried Into Court on a Stretcher: A Kanpur Case Raises Global Questions About Family Law, Disability, and Due Process
A Kanpur family court fell silent when a permanently paralysed man was wheeled in on a stretcher to prove he was not “faking” illness to avoid maintenance. The viral case has sparked international debate over disability, due process, and whether family…
Two Years Without a Parent — and a Christmas Denial That Says Everything About Family Court Enforcement
Michael Phillips reveals his two-year struggle with denied parenting time despite a standing court order from Montgomery County. He highlights systemic failures within the family court system, emphasizing that when court orders remain unenforced,…
Steve Hilton Puts Spotlight on Child Sex Trafficking as 2026 Governor’s Race Heats Up
In the 2026 California gubernatorial race, Republican candidate Steve Hilton highlights child sex trafficking, particularly along Los Angeles' Figueroa Street. He criticizes Democratic leadership for enabling this crisis and proposes policies like…
The Family Court Crisis Is Going Global — And No One Is Coordinating the Response
Parents globally report troubling experiences with family courts, citing opaque proceedings, financial burdens, and minimal accountability. Despite varied legal systems, similar failures emerge, revealing structural issues rather than isolated incidents.…
Holiday Smiles, Closed Doors: When a Parent Performs Peace While Erasing the Other Parent
The article discusses the complexities of parental access during the holidays, highlighting how family courts often misinterpret courteous behavior as compliance. It critiques performative co-parenting, where one parent denies access while maintaining a…