Medicaid, Disability, and Custody
The article discusses the challenges faced by parents with disabilities in custody proceedings, highlighting how loss of Medicaid coverage impacts their parental fitness assessments. Despite legal protections under the ADA, systemic gaps persist, often…
Eight Children. One Father. A System That Knew.
Eight children are dead in Shreveport — killed by a father the system already knew. This investigation traces the warning signs, the missed opportunities, and the structural failures that turned a preventable crisis into a mass killing.
Court of No Return: What Really Happens After CPS Takes Your Child
By Michael Phillips | Father & Co.Series: Family for Sale – Part 3 Behind the locked doors of America’s family courts, justice is not blind—it’s gagged. Once Child Protective Services removes a child from their home, families are swept into a shadow…
When Schools Become Enforcers: A Lawsuit Claims NYC Used Child Protective Services as Leverage Against a Parent
A New York lawsuit reveals how schools may misuse Child Protective Services (CPS) referrals to coerce non-compliant parents, as demonstrated by a Queens mother’s allegations. This practice, which complicates parental disputes over education, raises…
When “Child Protection” Expands the System—but Leaves Children Exposed
Maryland lawmakers are promoting child protection legislation aimed at addressing abuse and neglect. However, critics highlight that these measures increase state power while providing fewer protections for families. Specifically, a bill fails to require…
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…
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…
Why Family Court Reform Movements Keep Turning on Each Other
Family court reform faces significant internal strife among advocates, splitting into factions that distrust each other. Emotional trauma complicates unity, particularly around the contentious issue of parental alienation. Competing gender narratives and…
When the Holidays Hurt: The Quiet Struggle Too Many People Carry Into Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, often depicted as a joyful occasion, can be painful for many, highlighting invisible struggles such as trauma, grief, and mental health issues. For some, the holiday is a reminder of lost connections and unresolved pain. It's important to…
EDITORIAL | The Silence Is Over: Why Parents Must Take Back the Narrative
America’s family courts have operated in secrecy for decades, often disregarding parents, especially fathers, while reshaping childhoods without public oversight. Father & Co. aims to empower parents' voices and expose the system's flaws, demanding…