A Voice That Isn’t Theirs: How the Child’s Voice Project Gets It Wrong for the Parents Who Need Help Most
The Child's Voice Project (CVP) aims to provide representation for children in custody cases but may inadvertently empower biased narratives, particularly in situations involving parental alienation. The model’s lack of transparency, training protocols,…
The Force Multiplier
The family court system overlooks the specific needs of disabled children in custody disputes, failing to recognize how coercive control impacts their well-being. These children face heightened risks of abuse, and current legal reforms neglect their…
Now You Know, Pete
Pete Buttigieg shared a harrowing experience with Child Protective Services following a false allegation, emphasizing the emotional toll of such encounters. While he was quickly vindicated, he highlighted that many parents endure prolonged struggles…
New York Ends Anonymous CPS Hotline Calls — A Shift That Matters for Parents in Family Court
In December 2025, New York's Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that anyone reporting child abuse or neglect must provide their name and contact information, ending total anonymity for informants. This law aims to prevent misuse of anonymous CPS…
What South Carolina’s Family Court Battle Teaches Every Father Fighting to Stay in His Child’s Life
Rom Reddy's op-ed addresses the systemic challenges fathers face in family courts, highlighting issues like unsubstantiated allegations and court biases leading to unfair custody arrangements. He advocates for a 50/50 parenting presumption in South…
Maryland Supreme Court Issues Major Protective-Order Ruling: Clarke v. Gibson Resets the Standard for Evidence, Due Process, and Parental Rights
The Maryland Supreme Court’s Clarke v. Gibson ruling strengthens due process protections in protective-order cases and demands real evidence before restricting parental rights.
Coercive Control Laws Are Expanding — But Are They Protecting Families or Tearing Them Apart?
New legislation on domestic violence focusing on coercive control has raised concerns about its subjective nature, enabling potential abuse in custody disputes. Critics argue that vague terms empower false accusations, risking due process for accused…
The Crime That Never Happened: How Innocent People End Up in Criminal Court
The article discusses how innocent individuals can become victims of wrongful prosecutions despite the absence of a crime. Systemic flaws, such as reliance on hearsay and jurisdictional issues, enable cases to proceed without evidence, impacting lives…
What Every Parent Must Know Before Entering Family Court
Family court in America is unique and carries significant risks for unprepared parents. It operates on discretion rather than strict rules, making truth insufficient for protection. False allegations are common, and legal representation may not guarantee…
The Most Dangerous Court in America Is the One No One Teaches You How to Survive
Family court in America allows significant losses for parents—children, homes, and finances—without criminal accusations or safeguards. Parents often enter naively, expecting fairness, only to encounter a biased system. Both represented and…