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The Federal Government Will Ground You for Unpaid Child Support. It Has No Answer for Stolen Parenting Time.
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May 12, 2026
The Trump administration's policy, effective May 9, 2026, revokes passports from parents owing over $2,500 in child support debt, without considering individual circumstances. This disproportionately affects struggling parents, especially those involved…
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When Independence Becomes “Neglect”: A Family-Court Cautionary Tale
January 28, 2026
A recent case in Atlanta raised concerns over a ruling of neglect against parents whose child rode a scooter alone for four minutes in their neighborhood. This incident reflects a troubling trend where parental judgment is overridden by bureaucratic…