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SF parents
fromThe Nation
16 hours ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
#co-parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
#supreme-court
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding parental rights and school policies on transgender student identification.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Harm of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation causes children to reject one parent, leading to devastating long-term effects, especially during high-conflict separations or divorces.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Nanny 'probably sedated baby', coroner rules

A baby died after being given an antihistamine by a nanny, raising concerns about police investigation failures and lack of nanny regulation.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

A teenager faces murder and assault charges in the death of his two-year-old cousin, raising concerns about Santa Clara County's child welfare system.
#divorce
Law
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

What happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained

Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
Law
#immigration
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. couple sentenced to prison for manslaughter in death of infant foster child

A couple was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after their foster child's death due to neglect and failure to seek medical care.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Family courts in England and Wales not good enough' for women and children, minister says

Family courts in England and Wales will undergo a major overhaul to prioritize child welfare and reduce trauma for women and children.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

One of Trump's Friends Reportedly Asked ICE to Arrest the Mother of His Child in Custody Battle Gambit

Paolo Zampolli sought ICE's help to arrest his ex-girlfriend to gain an advantage in a custody battle.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Poet and children's defense advocate boosts off-ramps' in family court system | amNewYork

Jose Perez, a poet and activist who experienced foster care and incarceration, advocates for community-based programs and mentorship to break the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
#child-custody
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

DCF workers who authorized removal of kids in Waltham could stand trial, judge rules

A couple is suing DCF workers for allegedly seizing their children without consent or evidence of abuse, claiming constitutional rights violations.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

DCF workers who authorized removal of kids in Waltham could stand trial, judge rules

A couple is suing DCF workers for allegedly seizing their children without consent or evidence of abuse, claiming constitutional rights violations.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child

Paternity cannot be determined between identical twins due to DNA testing limitations, leaving parental responsibility unresolved for the child.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

After mix-up, Matthew Farwell's lawyers amend court filing, say unnamed person fathered Sandra Birchmore's unborn child

Matthew Farwell's lawyers corrected a court filing that mistakenly named his twin brother as the father of Sandra Birchmore's child.
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Fourth Circuit Removes Autonomy From Adults In Healthcare Ban Decision - Above the Law

West Virginia's Medicaid ban on gender-affirming surgeries for adults was upheld by a federal appeals court, extending discrimination beyond minors despite Supreme Court precedent suggesting adults could access treatment.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

U.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a West Virginia law restricting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, marking the first federal appeals court enforcement of such restrictions.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I asked 9 divorce attorneys what they notice about couples who stay together versus couples who split and not a single one mentioned love. Every answer described the same invisible skill most people never think to develop. - Silicon Canals

Successful marriages depend on the ability to repair after conflict and maintain a shared "couple identity," not on passion or love alone.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley families say CARE Court has failed them - San Jose Spotlight

I was very angry with the Legislature, with Gov. Newsom for not having the foresight to see basic assumptions that people are going to want treatment (is) not reality. The biggest problem is there is no teeth in CARE Court. It's not everyone's right to die on the street, and that's very well what might happen to my son.
SF parents
#meta
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Law

Meta, YouTube face thousands of cases on whether they harmed children after bellwether cases go against them | Fortune

Law
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Law

First victory over Big Tech by a U.S. state in court: Meta to pay big money for exposing children to sexual exploitation

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for endangering children on its platforms, marking a significant legal victory against big tech.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago
Law

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching | TechCrunch

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children.
Law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meta, YouTube face thousands of cases on whether they harmed children after bellwether cases go against them | Fortune

Financial penalties against Meta highlight concerns over child safety on social media, but their business impact remains minimal.
Law
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
Law
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

First victory over Big Tech by a U.S. state in court: Meta to pay big money for exposing children to sexual exploitation

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for endangering children on its platforms, marking a significant legal victory against big tech.
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching | TechCrunch

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Queens mother sues New York City over removal of baby without court order

New York City's Administration for Children's Services removes over 1,300 children annually without court orders, with emergency removals accounting for approximately half of all abuse and neglect cases, raising constitutional concerns about unlawful family separations.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Judge refuses mother's bid to relocate children from west to Dublin following new job and ahead of planned remarriage

A Dublin woman's High Court appeal to relocate her two children from the west of Ireland to Dublin was rejected because the judge found her motivation was personal dissatisfaction and career aspirations rather than the children's welfare.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Western Mass. couple found guilty of manslaughter in death of foster child

Foster parents Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker were convicted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment after their 10-month-old foster child died from a treatable strep infection in February 2020.
Law
fromSheKnows
3 weeks ago

I Was a Meta Whistleblower. This Week's Landmark Verdicts Validate What Parents and Advocates Have Been Saying for Years.

Accountability for Big Tech has emerged, with juries holding companies like Meta responsible for harm to children.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
#child-exploitation
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

#child-sexual-abuse
Law
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments

Estate planning in blended families requires careful consideration to avoid inheritance issues, especially regarding stepchildren and property ownership.
fromThemarkup
2 months ago

'We're basically pushers:' How a battle over kids on social media is unfolding in two California courtrooms - The Markup

oh my gosh yall IG is a drug,
Privacy professionals
Education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Court says Mass. father's battle over LGBTQ-friendly lessons excludes books on gender stereotypes

Two children's books challenging gender stereotypes were excluded from an injunction restricting LGBTQ-related lessons in a Lexington kindergarten.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

The Best Available Parent

Parental legal authority should be justified by the child's best interests and held by those who would benefit the child most through caregiving.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law

Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents charged with murder of baby boy

Two parents in North Finchley were charged with murder and causing or allowing their three-month-old's death after the infant sustained significant injuries and later died.
Social justice
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Baby killer Constance Marten claims social services gave 'ultimatums' not 'true assistance'

Social services' coercive ultimatums fostered Marten's mistrust, leading to evasion that preceded her newborn's death; parents with children taken into care need better support.
Law
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Judge Tells SBF's Mom To Please Stop Filing Motions Demanding To Speak With A Manager - Above the Law

Judge Kaplan rejected Barbara Fried's letter requesting a trial extension for her son Sam Bankman-Fried, ruling she lacks standing despite her legal background and power of attorney.
#family-conflict
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to cancel family reunification parole for the second time

Judge Indira Talwani of the Boston District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the termination of the legal status of more than 8,400 immigrants living in the country under family reunification parole, a measure announced by the Department of Homeland Security in late 2025. The decision was issued on Saturday night and prevents the government from ending the humanitarian parole granted to relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents from Cuba, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
US politics
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

A woman endured 13 years of rape by her father, with the case presented in court while her mother remained emotionally composed during testimony.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Top state judge calls attention to the family court's lack of resources | amNewYork

New York's family courts need increased funding, expanded services, and cross-government partnerships to address systemic poverty, mental illness, and family stability.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school

The parents object that these policies prevent schools from telling them about their children's efforts to engage in gender transitioning at school unless the children consent to parental notification. The parents also take issue with California's requirement that schools use children's preferred names and pronouns regardless of their parents' wishes.
SF parents
Law
frompatentlyo.com
1 month ago

Judge Newman Asks the Supreme Court to Intervene: Framing Judicial Independence as a Constitutional Imperative

Judge Pauline Newman, barred from judicial duties since 2023 without impeachment or disability finding, petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act's bar on reviewing judicial council orders.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order

A federal judge acknowledged that their courtroom atmosphere sometimes produced an abusive workplace and agreed to corrective measures after a law clerk's bullying complaint.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Annotating the Judge's Decision in the Case of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE

A federal judge granted habeas relief freeing an asylum-seeking father and son and sharply rebuked the administration's detention practices and executive power theory.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Federal appeals court revives NYC foster care lawsuit amNewYork

An appeals court on Monday reversed a lower court to restore a lawsuit brought by 14 children whose family members were denied certifications to be their foster or adoptive parents due to a criminal history or report of child abuse or mistreatment. Denying the kin caregivers the ability to take in their relatives' children is a breach of due process rights, according to the lawsuit first filed in Brooklyn federal court.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Federal Judges Threatened For Doing Their Jobs Speak Up - Above the Law

Federal judges face escalating violent threats and harassment for making constitutional rulings, including swatting attacks and assassination attempts, undermining judicial independence.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Marital vs. Separate Assets in Divorce

Inheritance placed in joint accounts during marriage can become marital property, risking equal division in divorce if assets are commingled.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Proposed Evidentiary Rule 707: Addressing A Nonexistent Problem Instead Of Real Ones - Above the Law

Proposed Rule 707 would subject machine-generated evidence offered without an expert to Rule 702 reliability standards, creating impractical burdens while missing core judicial challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.29.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments span political backlash over municipal compliance, immigration enforcement restraints, AI privacy litigation, judicial AI education, and federal staffing lawsuits.
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