Prepare Yourself to Speak
In Virginia's courtrooms, unaccompanied children often represent themselves due to a lack of legal counsel, especially highlighted after a federal contract lapsed, increasing their vulnerability in immigration and family courts. Both systems inadequately…
The Child Gets a Microphone. Who Controls the Room?
New Jersey's revised custody statute, under Kayden's Law, emphasizes children's expressed preferences in custody arrangements and mandates judicial documentation when such preferences are overlooked. However, it does not guarantee that children will be…
The Wall Nobody Sees: How “Quasi-Judicial Immunity” Shields Family Court Officials Nationwide
Annelise Rice's civil rights lawsuit against various professionals involved in her custody case was dismissed due to quasi-judicial immunity. The judge acknowledged her suffering but ruled that accountability for bad decisions in family courts is…
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…
The Second Access Tax: How Family Court Privatized the Cost of Parenting
The article examines the concept of the "Access Tax" in American family court systems, highlighting how financial burdens are disproportionately placed on parents, particularly during custody disputes. Costs escalate due to systemic incentives benefiting…
The Closed Circuit
The content discusses the systemic issues within family courts that undermine the efficacy of documentation provided by targeted parents. It highlights the influence of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) on custody evaluations and…
The Slush Fund and the Sealed File
The article examines the parallels between the institutional protection mechanisms in Congress and family courts, highlighting how powerful figures evade accountability. It critiques Congress's rapid response to Eric Swalwell's misconduct allegations…