The Record Nobody Can Check
Maryland has passed Senate Bill 426, overriding a veto to protect sensitive divorce and custody records from public access to prevent harassment. However, this law may hinder accountability by making it difficult to verify document integrity and identify…
No Transcript, No Appeal, No Accountability: How the Court Reporter Crisis Is Erasing Family Court Records
Millions of family court hearings are being conducted without reliable transcripts, leaving parents unable to challenge judicial errors on appeal. A New York case has exposed a crisis that extends far beyond one courtroom.
When the Judge Becomes the Stalker
Judge Bridget Robb of Nevada's Second Judicial District Court resigned amid stalking allegations, which were serious enough to warrant a temporary protection order. This case highlights systemic issues within the judiciary, where accountability is often…
AI Enters the Family Courtroom—But It Won’t Replace Judgment in 2026
By 2026, AI will serve as a supportive tool in family courts, aiding overwhelmed litigants while ensuring human discretion remains central, particularly in decisions affecting children. Adoption will focus on low-risk functions and self-represented…
Why Family Court Reform Movements Keep Turning on Each Other
Family court reform faces significant internal strife among advocates, splitting into factions that distrust each other. Emotional trauma complicates unity, particularly around the contentious issue of parental alienation. Competing gender narratives and…
Father & Co. Is Launching the 2025 Family Court Experience Survey
Father & Co. is conducting an anonymous survey to gather firsthand experiences related to family courts and child custody in 2025. The survey aims to produce original data to enhance public understanding and inform policy discussions. Participants…
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…