Identifiable matter
A specific situation related to custody, contact or parental rights.
Who we help
A selective process
for complicated
circumstances.
Project Taken Back reviews requests related to parental separation, custody, contact and parental rights. We focus on matters where records, evidence and public accountability may help.
This page will help you decide if PTB is a sensible starting point for your circumstances.
Start in the right place.
Every situation is different. Use this simple guide
to find the most helpful next step.
Not sure?
That’s okay.
This is guidance,
not a decision.
Need urgent
legal help?
If you need immediate legal advice or are facing an urgent court matter, PTB is not a substitute for a lawyer.
- Immediate safety concerns
- Upcoming court date
- Need legal representation or specific legal advice
Want help organizing
the record?
If you have a non-urgent matter and believe public records, evidence or accountability may help, you can start a request.
- Concern about public records
- Need help understanding documentation
- Seeking accountability
Are you ready to make a request?
A quick
readiness check.
Your situation does not need to be perfect. These four areas can help you understand whether PTB may be a good fit.
Available records
There are public records or documents to review, or you believe there are.
Open questions
You have questions about what happened or how the system handled your case.
Willingness to cooperate
You are open to providing information and responding to follow-up questions.
Not all cases will be a fit. Human review decisions apply.
What we look for.
PTB generally focuses on matters where records and evidence may help inform the public and support accountability. This can include situations involving custody, contact or parental rights.
This could be a good fit if you:
- Have a specific matter or time period in mind.
- Believe relevant public records exist.
- Want help organizing and understanding the record.
- Are open to working with us through our review process.
This may not be the right starting point if you:
- Need immediate legal advice or representation.
- Do not have a specific matter to review.
- Do not have or do not believe enough records exist.
- Are not willing to provide information or respond to follow-up questions.