When the System Falters: What Nevada’s Family Court Survey Reveals About the Stakes for Parents and Children
Family courts, especially in Clark County, Nevada, fail many parents who expect fairness and safety, as highlighted by alarming judicial performance data. With unmonitored judges and no feedback from self-represented litigants, parents' experiences…
After Clarke v. Gibson: What Maryland’s Landmark Ruling Means for False Accusations and Custody Warfare
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson mandates that protective orders must be supported by substantial evidence rather than assumptions or credibility findings. This ruling addresses the misuse of protective orders in custody…
When Protective Orders Hide Evidence, Families Pay the Price
In California, protective orders are increasingly misused, restricting parents’ access to evidence in criminal cases, thus affecting their ability to defend themselves in custody disputes. The trend disproportionately impacts marginalized parents and…
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…
THE IMAGE OF A PARENT: How America Learned to See Families Wrong
Project IMAGE addresses the pervasive cultural narratives around parenting in America, which often misrepresent fathers and mothers, affecting judicial outcomes and societal perception. The initiative aims to reshape these narratives by telling authentic…
When the Holidays Hurt: The Quiet Struggle Too Many People Carry Into Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, often depicted as a joyful occasion, can be painful for many, highlighting invisible struggles such as trauma, grief, and mental health issues. For some, the holiday is a reminder of lost connections and unresolved pain. It's important to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025
Official San Diego CAD logs for the May 1 and September 4, 2025 incidents classify them as civil assists with no criminal implications. Despite Los Angeles County filing kidnapping charges against Giselle Smiel, San Diego's records confirm no crime…
Courtroom PTSD: How High-Conflict Custody Battles Create Lifelong Trauma
Family court trauma is real—and it's destroying lives. This article exposes how high-conflict custody battles cause long-term psychological damage, especially for parents with CPTSD, ADHD, or trauma history. Learn how the legal system punishes the…
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…
Maryland’s Outdated Wiretap Law Is Hurting Victims — And 2026 May Finally Bring Change
Maryland's outdated two-party consent wiretap law impedes victims of domestic violence from recording crucial evidence of abuse, protecting manipulators instead. As lawmakers prepare to revisit the law in 2026, proposed updates aim to align it with…