What Clarke v. Gibson Really Means for Domestic Violence Survivors: Stronger Protections, Clearer Evidence, and a More Stable Path to Safety
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson strengthens protections for domestic violence survivors by ensuring that protective orders are based on evidence and not merely on disbelief. This ruling clarifies the requirements for stability…
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.
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…
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…
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…
International Men’s Day: The Crisis No One Wants to Talk About
International Men’s Day, observed on November 19, emphasizes the struggles men face, particularly fathers dealing with the family-court system. Despite its intent to raise awareness about men’s mental health and systemic bias, the day often goes…
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…
The Lost Legacy of Fatherhood
The essay by Michael R. Phillips explores the erosion of fatherhood's legacy over time, shifting from a symbol of strength to one viewed with suspicion by courts and culture. It highlights systemic bias, the commercialization of family separation, and…
From Custody to Conviction: The Nicholas Hall Case and the High Cost of Family-Court Weaponization
Nicholas Hall, a devoted father, is serving a 21-year sentence for crimes he and his family assert were fabricated during a contentious custody battle. Supporters claim systemic failures in the family court allowed wrongful conviction, citing selective…
Maryland’s Missing Foster Children: What the Numbers Reveal
The Maryland Department of Human Services has revealed that 990 children in foster care have been missing since 2020, following an MPIA request by advocates. Policy changes obscured the distinction between runaways and missing children, raising concerns…