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.
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,…
The Dems & GOP Are Both Responsible For The Child Support Hustle
Although Bill Clinton signed the bill that started The Child Support Hustle, the effort was bipartisan.
‘The Child Support Hustle’ Song – by RAH @ Only Fam Records
Kenya N. Rahmaan Over the years, I have employed nearly every method to spread awareness about the corruption plaguing the child support system. Social media was a phenomenal avenue to…
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.
Child Support Imprisonment Sentences and Fines per State
Here are child support incarceration penalties and debtor prison laws by state.
Ohio Brags About Child Support Collections- Pays $0 To Families
This government uses the offset process to snatch income tax refunds, unemployment payments, and money deposited into bank accounts/
Senator Pat Toomey Blocks Amendment Protecting Debtors-Blames \’Deadbeats\’
Senator Pat Toomey and other GOP leaders routinely block legislation that helps non-custodial parents.
Incarceration Is Not Considered Voluntary Unemployment
Parents with child support orders can have the amount deceased when incarceration lasts 180 or more.
Think Things Through Podcast – Episode 1 – The Child Support Hustle with Kenya Rahmaan. – Think Things Through
Listen now (37 min) | Today is the first episode of the Think Things Through Podcast. I’ve been looking forward to this for quite some time. I finally had the…