A Child’s Right to Both Parents Is Not Seasonal
Family courts often adjust parenting time rules during the holidays, impacting children's relationships with both parents. This series highlights procedural failures that undermine children's rights to consistent parental presence. It argues that lost…
Unsealed Court Filings Reveal Family Court Turmoil After Anna Kepner’s Death at Sea
Newly unsealed family court records reveal the private turmoil that followed the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship, highlighting how custody disputes, media pressure, and an active FBI homicide investigation collided—raising serious…
A Tragic Reminder of Hidden Danger Inside the Home: New Jersey Reckons With Domestic Violence After Imani Dia Smith’s Death
The killing of former Broadway child star Imani Dia Smith is a tragic reminder that the most dangerous threats often exist behind closed doors. As New Jersey confronts another case of intimate partner violence, the focus must shift beyond headlines to…
When Love Is Reframed as “Documentation”
The author shares their struggle with navigating a legal system that fails to enforce court-ordered parenting time, leading to accusations of insincerity when documenting requests. They illustrate how polite obstruction results in parental erasure,…
Utah Mother Allegedly Flees to Europe With Four Children, Igniting Renewed Fears Over Parental Abduction and System Failures
A Utah mother, Elleshia Anne Seymour, allegedly abducted her four children internationally, violating joint custody agreements amid fears of an impending apocalypse. The case highlights inadequacies in family court enforcement and international travel…
Pennsylvania Custody Exchange Ends in Tragedy, Raising Questions About Family Court Safety Failures
A post-Christmas custody exchange in Pennsylvania turned deadly, renewing concerns about why family courts continue to allow unsupervised exchanges in high-conflict cases.
“We’ll Fix It in January”: How Delay Becomes Denial
The article discusses how delays in family court custody cases negatively impact children, emphasizing that postponing access harms relationships and normalizes absence. Courts often treat delays as neutral, but they inherently favor the party…
When Family Court Turns Criminal: The Cost of Standing Close to the Truth
When family court cases drift into criminal territory, truth can become a liability rather than a safeguard. This editorial reflects on the cost of access, the ethics of proximity, and the difficult balance between advocacy, documentation, and…
The Quietest House of the Year
The piece by Michael Phillips reflects on the profound silence experienced by families unable to celebrate Christmas due to family court delays. It emphasizes how such failures impact children deeply, leaving them to grapple with absence and broken…
Florida Lawmakers Revisit Grandparent Visitation — A Narrow Proposal Raises Big Questions About Family, Courts, and Child Welfare
As Florida approaches its 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are considering SB 674, which would allow grandparents to seek court-ordered visitation under specific tragic circumstances. While intended to protect children's welfare, there are concerns…