Why This Exists
No one should have to carry a story alone simply because the system didn't know how to hear it.
Family court is supposed to serve families. But for many, it becomes a place where voices go unheard, barriers go unaddressed, and the people most affected are left to figure it out alone.
Your story is treated with care and respect. You control what you share and how it's used.
We listen for patterns, not judgment. Your experience helps us understand what's broken.
Your story may become part of research, writing, or advocacy — but only with your permission.
Share Your Story
Thank you.
Your story has been received. It matters.
A starting place, while you wait for more.
The Litigant's Toolkit is a free resource built for people navigating family court without a lawyer. It includes:
- The exact language to request ADA accommodations without opening yourself to "unfit" attacks
- What to say in court if asked about your disability — and what not to say
- What opposing counsel legally cannot do with your accommodation request
- How to preserve a denial for appeal and create a paper trail that makes the harm visible
- Sample accommodation language for memory, sensory, physical, and communication needs
It won’t fix the system. But it gives you the legal foundation to invoke your rights — and the words to do it.
Access the Free Toolkit →You can also join the community or connect with Katie using the links above.