In this impactful account, Robert Garza reflects on his 15-year journey through the family court system, where he faced repeated delays, false allegations, and escalating legal costs in his fight to stay in his children’s lives. Despite being a joint managing conservator and having no criminal record, Garza was subject to numerous restraining orders and protective orders, often without due process. Determined to make a change, he approached Texas lawmakers, leading to an amendment in the Texas Family Code that ensures parents regain lost time with their children when false allegations are proven. Garza’s story is a call for accountability in family court and highlights the importance of legislative reform to protect families from undue hardship.