The Training Nobody Requires
California family law judges and attorneys receive training on neurodivergence and its impact in family court; however, critical lessons regarding mental health bias are not mandated. Despite research advocating a link between mental health conditions…
The Second Access Tax: How Family Court Privatized the Cost of Parenting
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…
The 7 Patterns Every Family Court Case Eventually Falls Into
Family court often fails families entangled in contested custody or divorce cases, revealing systemic patterns of abuse, bias, and delays. Common issues include abusive litigation, credibility contests, alienation accusations, and enforcement failures.…
The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control
California's family courts exploit psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD. Brenna Gano's experience illustrates how evaluators and therapists profit within a closed loop of referrals and prescribed therapies.…