The Custody Question Got Answered. The Process That Answered It Didn’t.
Justice Elena Kagan's denial of an emergency stay in a California parentage case involving Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar leaves unresolved issues about due-process and jurisdictional arguments. The courts have converged on the parentage decision,…
Father Ambushed and Stabbed During Custody Swap: When “Routine Exchanges” Turn Violent
A Texas father was allegedly ambushed and stabbed during a custody exchange. The case raises urgent questions about safety, court oversight, and violence during child custody swaps.
Texas, Parental Rights, and the Expanding Power of the State
A recent opinion piece highlights concerns over child welfare investigations in Texas, emphasizing the need to balance child protection with parental rights. The aggressive state actions can erode constitutional protections, particularly when acting on…
When “Parental Rights” Stop Protecting Families—and Start Endangering Children
The Texas Supreme Court case, In the Interest of K.N. et al., raises critical questions about parental rights versus child protection. Activists argue for limited state intervention until proven harm occurs, which risks neglecting children’s safety.…
When Custody Conflict Turns Criminal: Violence Is Never a Parental Right
A custody dispute turned violent when a biological father allegedly opened fire on his daughter’s adoptive parents, underscoring the hard line between legitimate parental advocacy and criminal responsibility—and the urgent need to protect children before…
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…