What Clarke v. Gibson Really Means for Domestic Violence Survivors: Stronger Protections, Clearer Evidence, and a More Stable Path to Safety
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson strengthens protections for domestic violence survivors by ensuring that protective orders are based on evidence and not merely on disbelief. This ruling clarifies the requirements for stability…
After Clarke v. Gibson: What Maryland’s Landmark Ruling Means for False Accusations and Custody Warfare
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson mandates that protective orders must be supported by substantial evidence rather than assumptions or credibility findings. This ruling addresses the misuse of protective orders in custody…
When Protective Orders Hide Evidence, Families Pay the Price
In California, protective orders are increasingly misused, restricting parents’ access to evidence in criminal cases, thus affecting their ability to defend themselves in custody disputes. The trend disproportionately impacts marginalized parents and…
Maryland Supreme Court Issues Major Protective-Order Ruling: Clarke v. Gibson Resets the Standard for Evidence, Due Process, and Parental Rights
The Maryland Supreme Court’s Clarke v. Gibson ruling strengthens due process protections in protective-order cases and demands real evidence before restricting parental rights.
When Court Costs Your Career: How Family Court Quietly Produces the Working Poor
Family court in America can devastate the lives of parents, stripping away jobs, housing, and dignity under the guise of protecting children. Project LIVELIHOOD reveals how this system displaces hardworking individuals into poverty, often perpetuating…