She Had Time to Read It
Christina Avgerinos reached out to express concern over a Medium article that mentioned her and their son Dylan, accusing the author of hypocrisy while questioning the lack of communication regarding their child. The author highlights a consistent…
What to the Parent Is the Fourth of July?
On America's 250th birthday, Michael Phillips critiques the family court system, arguing it fails to protect parental rights, a fundamental liberty. He highlights discrepancies in legal protections between parents and individuals in criminal cases,…
PTSD Is Not a Parenting Defect: Family Courts Must Stop Treating Veterans’ Disabilities as Risk Without Individualized ADA Assessments
June is PTSD Awareness Month, highlighting the need for family courts to stop using PTSD and military service as stereotypes that unjustly restrict parental rights. Courts must ensure individualized assessments to distinguish real risks from harmful…
Why Parents Feel Erased by Modern Systems Right Now (And Why Everyone Feels It)
Many parents feel marginalized when seeking help from schools and legal systems, facing complex processes that prioritize procedure over fairness. This shift has led to a loss of trust, as decisions are made by distant institutions. People seek…
Why Father & Co. Is Asking for Support
Father & Co. addresses the systemic issues that lead to individuals being overlooked in protective systems. It documents the realities faced by those seeking justice within family courts and provides essential guidance. Support is crucial for sustaining…
While America Chases Fraud Headlines, Family Court Fraud Remains Untouched
Father & Co. highlights a pervasive, unnoticed fraud within America's family court and child welfare systems that harms families deeply. While public outrage targets visible frauds, the damage caused by profit-driven court practices remains largely…
Year’s End, Children Still Waiting
Every year, institutions celebrate perceived progress in family courts and child welfare. Yet, children remain waiting for justice as processes overshadow their needs. Father & Co. commits to evidence-based reporting and accountability, focusing on the…
What 2025 Revealed About Family Courts — And What Journalism Must Do in 2026
In 2025, family courts showed increasing gaps between promises of reform and reality, highlighting issues such as evidence-based decision-making and accountability in the "best interests" standard. Moving into 2026, journalism is urged to focus on…
Why Family Court Reform Can’t Keep Reporters in the Room
Family court coverage suffers due to journalists facing intense hostility from both institutions and advocates, leading to attrition. Reporting challenges, such as sealed records and backlash, discourage continued coverage. Advocates' demands for…
Trauma Is Not a Strategy: Why Family Court Reform Keeps Burning Its Own Leaders
Family court reform struggles due to trauma-driven dynamics that prioritize emotional intensity over strategic effectiveness. Pain and anger from survivors often lead to distrust, rejecting moderates or insiders who challenge views. Successful movements…