ATLANTA — Custody fights are rarely simple. When parents can't agree, judges will often appoint a guardian ad litem — someone meant to act as a neutral advocate for the child caught in the middle.

Family courts have a process to resolve issues between parties. If not resolved amicably beforehand, the end of the process is a trial. However, before a matter gets to trial, there are potentially ...

The lives and care of nearly 35,000 vulnerable adults in Minnesota have been put in the hands of court-appointed guardians who often wield broad powers over their lives. Yet, there is inadequate ...

Centre for Social Transparency and Accountability (Csat) has trained civil society organisations (CSOs) in Mangochi District ...

Although teaching a child that being accountable is important, embodying accountability may be more effective. Selfish moments and mistakes are inevitable when ...

Ten years after 2-year-old Bella Bond’s death exposed flaws in child welfare oversight, Massachusetts still struggles to act on its own risk assessments. In 2022, a Worcester family was identified as ...