Category: Family
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50/50 custody should be the legal default
Decades of research show kids generally do better with substantial time with both parents. The presumption against shared custody is overdue for retirement.
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Stay-at-home parents get screwed in divorce no matter how the case goes
Divorce courts try to be fair to stay-at-home parents but the math, the labor market, and the law combine to leave them worse off either way. Here’s why.
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Bull terriers and kids: are they really the kid in a dog suit?
Bull terriers have a reputation as great family dogs, but the truth is more nuanced. Here’s when they thrive with kids and what to watch for.
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Family court is the most lawless courtroom in America
Family court operates with wide judicial discretion, limited appellate review, and weak evidentiary rules. The result is a system that produces inconsistent, opaque outcomes.
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Mothers still win custody by default — and the data backs it up
Custody outcomes still tilt sharply toward mothers despite decades of formal gender-neutral law. The data tells a complicated story about why.
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Prenups should be standard, not controversial
Prenuptial agreements remain culturally awkward despite making clear sense for most couples. Here’s why the stigma is outdated and what prenups actually do.
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Stepparents have more responsibility than rights
Stepparents are expected to parent, often pay, and sometimes raise — but the law gives them almost no decision-making authority. Here’s what the gap looks like in practice.
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Family Coordination Breaks Down Easily
Modern family logistics — schedules, finances, caregiving, household tasks — fall apart predictably without explicit coordination. The breakdown patterns are familiar.