Year’s End, Children Still Waiting
Every year, institutions celebrate perceived progress in family courts and child welfare. Yet, children remain waiting for justice as processes overshadow their needs. Father & Co. commits to evidence-based reporting and accountability, focusing on the…
Carried Into Court on a Stretcher: A Kanpur Case Raises Global Questions About Family Law, Disability, and Due Process
A Kanpur family court fell silent when a permanently paralysed man was wheeled in on a stretcher to prove he was not “faking” illness to avoid maintenance. The viral case has sparked international debate over disability, due process, and whether family…
What Happens When a Parent Follows the Court Order — and the Court Refuses to Enforce It?
Family courts promise to protect children's relationships with both parents, yet enforcement often fails, leading to significant family disruptions. Many compliant parents face ignored motions and lack of communication enforcement, fostering unilateral…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 14, 2025
On October 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court held a closed hearing for People v. Giselle Farias Smiel, excluding the public and ADA support. The hearing was moved without notice from Department 34 to Department 127, raising significant concerns…
When Power Shifts at the Top, Families Feel It First: What Trump v. Slaughter Means for Parents, Rights, and Everyday Justice
The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter, argued on December 8, 2025, could drastically alter the independence of federal agencies like the FTC and SEC. This change impacts families relying on social security, workplace rights, and consumer protections.…
When Courts Violate Federal Law: The Hidden Civil-Rights Crisis Facing Disabled Litigants in America
The American court system increasingly fails disabled litigants, violating the ADA's requirements for meaningful access and accommodations. This results in life-altering consequences, as courts often dismiss, punish, or ignore disabilities. Project ADA…
When Court Costs Your Career: How Family Court Quietly Produces the Working Poor
Family court in America can devastate the lives of parents, stripping away jobs, housing, and dignity under the guise of protecting children. Project LIVELIHOOD reveals how this system displaces hardworking individuals into poverty, often perpetuating…
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…
Disability Advocates Condemn New York Court of Appeals and Judge Anthony Cannataro for Denying Disabled Father Access to Justice
On November 19, 2025, New York's highest court dismissed Marc Fishman's appeal for ADA accommodations, claiming it lacked jurisdiction. Advocates decry this ruling as systemic discrimination, highlighting that state courts can ignore federal mandates.…
Justice Cannot Be Blind to Invisible Disabilities
In Maryland, a crisis is emerging in courtrooms regarding the ADA's promise of equal access, particularly for individuals with invisible disabilities like ADHD and PTSD. Judges are often making determinations on disabilities without medical input,…