Thus, in its work with destitute children, the protectory did everything it could to keep families together.

Previously, a spouse who came across information showing their partner was hiding money could copy it and put it before the court – a protection called the Hildebrand rules that was intended to help the financially impoverished.

Barbara's sixteen-year-old son lashed out when she said he couldn't have friends over while she and her husband were gone, a rule she considered very much a safety issue. “This is not a fun house. No one wants to come here because this is not a fun house,” he protested before storming off.

Minding his pees and cues