One hundred years ago, in 1925, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a powerful message in Pierce v. Society of Sisters: “The child is not the mere creature of the state,” and parents have the fundamental right “to direct the upbringing and education of” their children. This wasn’t just a legal victory—it was […]

The moments a father shares with his children are priceless, shaping memories that last a lifetime. Sadly, not every father is given the chance to be there when it matters most.  A devoted father was faced with this heartbreaking reality when his ex reportedly kicked him to the curb, denying […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Alabama lawmakers are expected to discuss a bill next week that would give more rights to unmarried fathers. That bill is called the “Good Dad Act” and was pre-filed in November. The bill would give certain custody rights to unmarried fathers who admit that they are […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A custody battle is brewing in Tennessee—not between parents—but in the law itself. For years, state law has leaned heavily toward mothers in custody cases. But a new bill at the state capitol could change the starting point for custody battles, giving both parents an equal shot […]

After nearly 20 years marriage, a San Antonio-area man has found himself in a contested custody battle over their children. Now, he’s banging his drum outside of the Bexar County Courthouse and inside the Texas Capitol calling for justice for dad’s he believed are overlooked in custody cases – a claim not entirely backed […]

The evolving legal terrain offers both opportunity and challenge, and navigating it wisely means being informed, proactive, and committed to what truly matters: the well-being of children. In recent years, the evolving landscape of family law has brought significant changes in how fathers’ rights are recognized, protected, and enforced. More […]