Rough Diaper Changes and Classic Metaphyseal Lesions

By Ryan T. McGuire In August 2024, an Indiana father, Tristan Dean Gerhardt, was charged after his six-month-old was found with fractures in all four limbs [1]. A skeletal survey revealed multiple fractures in both arms and legs. Oral injuries suggested something had been forced into the infant’s mouth. Treating physicians told investigators that most […]
Juvenile Court, Family Court, and Rule 5.1 ARFLP

By Ryan T. McGuire On July 15, 2025, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals issued an important ruling on Rule 5.1, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. [1] The ruling illustrates the complexity of procedural rules. Rule 5.1 becomes relevant when a family has both legal decision-making and parenting time (formerly child custody) […]