Writing on social justice and family policy
Essays and commentary on Title IV-D, racial justice, and the policies shaping Black families today.
Was Your Passport Denied Without Your Right To Due Process?
Passport revocation is a form of holding non-custodial parents hostage in the US or abroad over an alleged child support debt.
Non-Custodial Parents Work for Nothing Every Day
Non-custodial parents work for next to nothing every day in America and across the globe.
Undistributed Child Support Collections
Undistributed child support funds are recycled into state treasuries.
Forced Drinking From The \’Colored\’ Water Fountain Is NOT The Same As Lobbying For Father\’s Rights
Kenya N. Rahmaan When I began fighting for child support reform, I was unfamiliar with other battles happening within the family court arena. It didn\’t take long to become…
The Truth About Welfare\’s \’Man In the House\’ Rule
Welfare policies in America since the 1930s have harmed Black families. The \”man in the house\” rule forced fathers to leave home to receive aid. Many state programs were unfair,…
Your Child Doesn’t Have to Join the Army to Close a Child Support Case in Ohio Anymore
There are reasons that you can close child support cases earlier than the usual reasons.
Senator Pat Toomey Blocks Amendment Protecting Debtors-Blames \’Deadbeats\’
Senator Pat Toomey and other GOP leaders routinely block legislation that helps non-custodial parents.
Forgiving Student Loans? Forgive Child Support Debt, Too
Owing child support arrears triggers enforcement tactics, such as the government offsetting COVID-19 relief payments to be sent back to the US Treasury.
Navigate Solo Parenting With These
Embarking on the journey of single parenthood can be both challenging and rewarding.
States Receive Grant Money For Enforcing Child Support
States received child support grants totaling 800,000 and counties in California, Ohio, and Georgia were among the eight recipients.
Regulating Private Child Support Collection Agencies
There needs to be regulation in private companies collecting child support.