What You’re Missing This Father’s Day
In a heartfelt letter, Michael Phillips expresses his pain over being denied contact with his son, Dylan, due to ongoing parental conflicts with his mother, Christina Avgerinos. Despite a court order granting visitation on Father's Day and throughout the…
The Same Tools
The article explores how tactics used in controlling marriages transition to family court, impacting custody cases. It highlights four parents' experiences, demonstrating a structural failure of family courts to recognize coercive control patterns. The…
Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares his painful experience of estrangement from his son due to parental alienation, highlighting the…
Idaho Lawmakers Take On a Family Court System Parents Say Has Been Broken for Years
Idaho lawmakers are working on a reform bill to modernize the family court system, responding to long-standing complaints from parents about delays, vague orders, and enforcement issues. The bipartisan task force aims to clarify custody laws, improve…
Broward County Tests a New Model for Family Court Accountability—Will It Actually Help Parents and Children?
Broward County's family court has introduced a pilot program to enhance enforcement of court orders, addressing frequent compliance issues that affect families in crisis. By providing tracking, support, and clear accountability, the initiative aims to…
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…