Tag: parenting
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Joint Custody, Criminal Charges, and a System Under Strain
The Suffolk parental abduction case underscores the complexities arising from vague custody orders, which can lead to conflicts and enforcement issues. Breone’a Haskett Lee faced charges after taking her daughters to Texas without permission. This highlights the need for precise custody terms to prevent escalations that turn civil disputes into criminal matters.
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Could a ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Custody Interference Pass in Maryland or Virginia?
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2794, enhancing penalties for repeated child custody interference, potentially categorizing the third offense as a felony. Discussion arises regarding the feasibility of similar laws in states like Maryland, with its progressive but lenient family court system, and Virginia, where bipartisan support for child protection is growing.
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Florida Launches First Office of Parental Rights — Will Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. Follow Its Lead?
In a bold move that could ripple far beyond state lines, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the launch of the Office of Parental Rights (OPR) — a first-of-its-kind initiative that puts parents at the center of state-level justice and oversight. Touted as a tool to “empower parents and protect children,” the OPR is…
Virginia Bay News 