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The Second Access Tax: How Family Court Privatized the Cost of Parenting
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July 9, 2026
The article examines the concept of the "Access Tax" in American family court systems, highlighting how financial burdens are disproportionately placed on parents, particularly during custody disputes. Costs escalate due to systemic incentives benefiting…