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4/27/2026

New York’s Top Jurist Calls Out Inequities in Family Court 

In an interview at his Manhattan office, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson outlines a vision to create more equitable outcomes for New York families

12/5/2025

‘We Cannot Throw the Constitution in the Garbage:’ NY High Court Defends Parents’ Right to Effective Lawyers 

NY’s highest court has overturned the termination of a Syracuse mom’s parental rights due to "ineffective assistance of counsel."

8/19/2025

Justice Department Restores Grants to Volunteer Charity for Foster Kids, After Group Rolls Back DEI Discussions

The charity overseeing a national network of volunteer advocates for foster children had tens of millions in federal grants reinstated — after removing DEI references.

7/10/2025

Michigan Justice Seeks ‘No-fault’ Pathway to State Aid for Parents Who Can’t Manage Kids’ Mental Health Needs

Michigan jurists call on lawmakers to protect parents from neglect accusations when they're unable to manage teens’ mental health crises.

6/10/2025

Family Law Experts Push Legal Framework to Guide Guardian Ad Litem Reform in Washington State

In Washington state, a ‘model code’ would have only licensed mental health professionals making parenting plan recommendations to the court.

6/6/2025

A Washington Mother Had Custody of Her Kids and Protection From Her Abuser. Then a Guardian Ad Litem Got Involved.

A Washington mother filed a lawsuit alleging that a guardian ad litem and her abuser’s attorney colluded to flip the narrative against her.

1/16/2025

In Texas, Removal of a Federal Judge Overseeing Foster Care Reforms Troubles Legal Advocates

The October dismissal of Judge Janis Jack has court-watchers and advocates concerned about a chilling effect.

New York Governor, Lawmakers To Decide If Family Court Attorneys Will Get a Raise After 18 Years

8/5/2024

New York Family Courts Must Weigh in on Residential Care for Foster Youth, Appeals Court Rules

A recent New York appeals court ruling reinforces the authority of family court judges when youth are placed in residential facilities.

Winnebago Tribe Sues the Army Over Native Children’s Remains in an Indian Boarding School Cemetery

5/16/2024

Winnebago Tribe Sues the Army Over Native Children’s Remains in an Indian Boarding School Cemetery

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is invoking a federal law to protect Native American graves and remains to sue the U.S. Army.