National Family Court Watch Project

08/14/2026

Did you know? Your charitable gift may now be tax-deductible even if you don’t itemize.

Beginning with the 2026 tax year, taxpayers who take the standard deduction may be able to deduct qualifying cash charitable contributions of up to $1,000 for individuals or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly.

That creates another reason to support nonprofit organizations doing work that matters to you.

The National Family Court Watch Project (NFCWP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to independent family court observation, research, education, and collecting data that can help improve understanding of how our family courts are functioning for children and families.

Your support helps make this work possible.

Every observation creates data. Every donation helps us continue the work.

Please consider supporting NFCWP:

https://nationalfamilycourtwatchproject.org/donate

Your gift may be tax-deductible even if you don’t itemize.

Individual tax circumstances vary. Please consult your tax professional regarding eligibility.

The National Family Court Watch Project uses Paypal to securely transact our donations. Donations are tax deductible. To be deductible, taxpayers must keep rec

08/03/2026

New EVENT in September. Registration link here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996420549606?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join the National Family Court Watch Project for a special educational program featuring Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, an internationally recognized expert on coercive control.

Topic: Coercive Control and Its Impact on Children and Families

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM (ET)

Learn how coercive control affects children, families, and family court cases, and gain practical insights from one of the leading voices in this field.

We hope you will join us for this important and timely discussion.
Register today!

Guest Speaker Dr. Christine Cocchiola

07/15/2026

So true!

a good dad models respect for the mother of his child(ren).

06/09/2026

Interviewing Students for the Fall Semester Extern Program. Check with your Professor and University to become involved.

06/04/2026

Sharing from Michigan Protective Parents (Geralyn Morris)

Please fill in your Name, Email address and MICHIGAN ZIP code Please add a THANK YOU and YOUR NAME to the email, a personal note helps as well. Without this information, your email may not help the cause. Thank you!! House Bills 5211–5213, would create a presumption that 50/50 or equal custody is ...

05/06/2026

The National Family Court Watch Project (NFCWP) is currently seeking individuals interested in supporting our mission through board service.

For more than 20 years, NFCWP has worked to advance understanding of how family courts function in practice through independent courtroom observation, education, and research. Using a standardized observational methodology, we gather and analyze data to identify patterns, practices, and areas for continued discussion and reform.

We are especially interested in individuals with experience or interest in:
• Nonprofit leadership and governance
• Research and higher education
• Law, policy, or court administration
• Communications and public outreach
• Fundraising and organizational development
• Domestic violence, child advocacy, or access to justice issues

Board members play an important role in helping strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability, visibility, and impact.

To learn more about NFCWP, visit:

The National Family Court Watch Project is dedicated to providing an impartial assessment of the effectiveness of family courts in dealing with custody, visitat

04/10/2026

The National Family Court Watch Project is at the International Coersive Control Conference!

04/01/2026

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/898304715/international-coercive-control-conference-returns-to-new-york-city
Registration is extended. Join us.

Groundbreaking Two-Day Event Brings Together Global Researchers, Practitioners, Advocates, and Survivors to Advance Understanding of Coercive Control