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The Second Access Tax: How Family Court Privatized the Cost of Parenting
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July 9, 2026
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…
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The Closed Loop: How AFCC Captured Maryland’s Family Courts
June 5, 2026
Michael Phillips highlights a persistent issue in Maryland's family court system, where court-ordered communication through platforms like OurFamilyWizard fails due to lack of enforcement against non-compliant parents. This situation reveals a systematic…