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The Age-13 Cutoff Nobody Voted For: How Software, Not State Law, Is Setting the Rules on Parental Access to Teen Medical Records
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July 7, 2026
A viral post claimed an Oregon mother lost access to her son's medical records upon his turning 13, attributing it to Democratic policies. In reality, Oregon law does not set 13 as a threshold; it stems from MyChart software's age restrictions. The issue…
When AI Errors Collide With Family Court: What an Oregon Case Means for Parents Fighting Alone
December 5, 2025
An Oregon judge fined an attorney $2,000 for submitting AI-generated filings with false information, highlighting risks for parents in family court, especially fathers in custody battles. Mistakes can severely impact parenting rights. The case calls for…