Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares his painful experience of estrangement from his son due to parental alienation, highlighting the…
Eight Children. One Father. A System That Knew.
Eight children are dead in Shreveport — killed by a father the system already knew. This investigation traces the warning signs, the missed opportunities, and the structural failures that turned a preventable crisis into a mass killing.
SEPARATION IN PLACE
Two years. One house. Separate lives. “Separation in place” is what the law allows—and often requires. But for families in crisis, that legal structure can quietly escalate risk, conflict, and trauma behind closed doors.
The Double Life
Swalwell’s fall isn’t just a political scandal—it’s a family collapse. Behind the headlines are three children, a silent spouse, and a family court system that will decide what comes next.
Maryland Just Created an Independent Watchdog for Foster Kids. Here’s What It Actually Does.
Maryland has passed Kanaiyah’s Law, creating an independent child welfare ombudsman, banning unlicensed foster placements, and tightening guardianship requirements. For families navigating the system, the changes are concrete — and long overdue.
When Family Court Leaves the Courtroom
The article highlights the risks parents face in private judicial proceedings, particularly in family court settings, where critical decisions may be made without adequate understanding of the processes or implications. It stresses the importance of…
Follow the money: how $1 billion in federal bonuses built an incentive to separate families
Since 1997, the federal government has allocated over $1 billion in adoption bonuses to states, with additional funding of $52 billion for the overall child welfare system. This financial structure favors permanent adoptions over family reunification,…
When the Family Court Judge Becomes the Defendant
A Philadelphia family court judge now faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking his wife and adult daughter inside his home. The case raises uncomfortable questions about accountability in a system that routinely judges the conduct of…
Luka Dončić’s Custody Fight: A Reminder That Fame Doesn’t Protect Fathers
Luka Dončić, a renowned basketball player, is embroiled in a custody dispute after separating from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. This situation, complicated by international jurisdiction and media scrutiny, highlights the challenges fathers face during…
Supreme Court Weighs In on Parental Rights and Gender Policy Dispute
The Supreme Court's recent order in Elizabeth Mirabelli v. Rob Bonta highlights ongoing tensions over parental rights and school policies regarding children's gender identity. The case raises important constitutional questions about parental authority…