The Ledger Nobody Kept: What COVID-Era Guidance Did to Custody
The pandemic's impact on custody and family courts has been significant yet largely unquantified, as seen in the backlog of cases and the misuse of COVID-19 as a pretext in custody disputes. This situation was exacerbated by inconsistent court operations…
They’re Adults Now. He Still Can’t Call Them.
Marc Fishman’s children are no longer caught in a custody battle — they’re adults. And yet the silence remains. His case exposes a reality rarely discussed: when parental alienation succeeds, it doesn’t end. It becomes permanent.
Follow the money: how $1 billion in federal bonuses built an incentive to separate families
Since 1997, the federal government has allocated over $1 billion in adoption bonuses to states, with additional funding of $52 billion for the overall child welfare system. This financial structure favors permanent adoptions over family reunification,…
When the Family Court Judge Becomes the Defendant
A Philadelphia family court judge now faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking his wife and adult daughter inside his home. The case raises uncomfortable questions about accountability in a system that routinely judges the conduct of…
Five Years Later: A Father Still Fighting for His Son
Five years after Donovon Lynch was shot and killed at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, his father is still fighting — not just for accountability, but for his son’s name. The legal case may be closed. The review board may be deadlocked. But for Wayne…
Before Discovery. Before Evidence. Before the Truth.
Jeff Reichert's federal civil rights lawsuit faces a potential early dismissal by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, raising significant questions about the legal system governing custody disputes. His case highlights the structural issues within…
Power, Silence, and the Courage to Protect Children
Armstrong Williams emphasizes that child exploitation transcends partisan politics, highlighting how power shields predators while institutions protect reputations at children’s expense. He calls for accountability within families and communities, urging…