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 case involved a Venezuelan mother taking her daughter without consent, raising questions about…
Eight Children. One Father. A System That Knew.
Eight children are dead in Shreveport — killed by a father the system already knew. This investigation traces the warning signs, the missed opportunities, and the structural failures that turned a preventable crisis into a mass killing.
SEPARATION IN PLACE
Two years. One house. Separate lives. “Separation in place” is what the law allows—and often requires. But for families in crisis, that legal structure can quietly escalate risk, conflict, and trauma behind closed doors.
The Double Life
Swalwell’s fall isn’t just a political scandal—it’s a family collapse. Behind the headlines are three children, a silent spouse, and a family court system that will decide what comes next.
The Slush Fund and the Sealed File
The article examines the parallels between the institutional protection mechanisms in Congress and family courts, highlighting how powerful figures evade accountability. It critiques Congress's rapid response to Eric Swalwell's misconduct allegations…
Maryland Just Created an Independent Watchdog for Foster Kids. Here’s What It Actually Does.
Maryland has passed Kanaiyah’s Law, creating an independent child welfare ombudsman, banning unlicensed foster placements, and tightening guardianship requirements. For families navigating the system, the changes are concrete — and long overdue.
The Equal Parenting Wave Is Here. Judges Should Pay Attention.
A significant shift in American family law is underway, with states like Mississippi, South Carolina, and California advancing equal parenting legislation. This movement proposes 50-50 custody as the default, challenging outdated norms. Advocates argue…
Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as a starting point for custody cases. If signed, it would reshape family court procedures, promoting equal parenting and requiring…
Federal foster care watchdog quietly rewrote the rules — then sent Maryland a smaller bill
A November 2025 letter from the Children's Bureau reversed a national foster care reimbursement policy, reducing Maryland’s disallowance by $16. Although the financial impact is minimal, the policy change affects all states seeking federal support. The…
Inside the California Custody Cartel
In California, family courts are criticized for prioritizing profit over justice, leading to parents like Brenna Gano losing custody rights. Gano's experience highlights a system where judges and therapists exploit conflicts for financial gain,…