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Ryan Alvar
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Is This Justice? Minnesota Fraud, Governor Walz, and the MN DFL Destroying Families
I know that title is strong, but hear me out... I walked out of the courthouse after our last hearing thinking it had gone well. For once, it felt like the court had actually listened. I laid everything out clearly. The record. The timelines. The statutes. The court orders. The admissions already made on the record. I explained that I had now gone nearly two years without meaningful parenting time with my children despite being found to be a fit parent. I explained that there
3 days ago12 min read


Chair Robbins — Family Court Fraud, Government Misconduct, and Why Minnesota Families Need to Speak Up
Today at the Minnesota State Capitol, I met with Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee and provided her with a detailed document outlining how the exact same patterns currently being exposed in Minnesota’s financial fraud investigations are also occurring within our family court system.
5 days ago4 min read


Why I Reached Out During the Ethics Committee Hearing
Today, while attending the Minnesota House Ethics Committee hearing, I made the decision to submit an email directly to the committee during the proceedings.
May 14 min read


The First Visit in 16 Months—and What Happens When a Parent Is Erased
Today was the first day in 16 months that I saw my children.
Apr 308 min read


This Is Bigger Than My Case: A Line Being Drawn in Federal Court
Today, I filed my Reply Brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Mar 185 min read


If the System Is Broken, Why Aren’t the Attorneys Fixing It?
If the System Is Broken, Why Aren’t the Attorneys Fixing It?
Feb 124 min read


Happy 6th Birthday, Declan. I love you!
Today my son turns six.
This is his second birthday that I’ve missed.
At first, you don’t believe it will last.
You think it will be days. Then weeks.
Then months pass.
And before you realize it, years are gone.
Feb 45 min read


Federal Appeal Brief Filed in the Eighth Circuit — Where Every Case Now Stands and What Comes Next
Over the past several months, my legal fight has expanded across state trial courts, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, and now the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Jan 256 min read


Mayor Shawn Reinke On the Record: Federal Civil Rights Defendant, Child Abuse Allegations, and a Five-Month Family Court Delay — City of Paynesville, MN Put on Notice
On January 12, 2026, I appeared before the Paynesville City Council to place a limited matter on the public record.
Jan 1310 min read


⭐ Lawsuit #7: Why It Took This Long — and Why the Order for Protection That Started Everything Must Be Overturned
Today I filed Lawsuit #7, my second Minnesota Court of Appeals case, appealing the denial of my motion to vacate or reopen the Order for Protection (OFP) that started everything.
Jan 1212 min read


We Only Care About Fraud When It Involves Money — Not When It Involves Children
We Only Care About Fraud When It Involves Money — Not When It Involves Children
Jan 310 min read


🚨 536 Days Since My Children Were Kidnapped — DOJ Inspector General Refuses to Investigate
🚨 536 Days Since My Children Were Kidnapped — DOJ Inspector General Refuses to Investigate
Dec 20, 20254 min read


Federal Appeal Accepted — Case Now Open in the Eighth Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has now accepted and docketed my federal appeal.
Dec 12, 20253 min read


⭐ Lawsuit #6 Filed: My Federal Appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
How This Case Is No Longer Just About My Children — It’s About Parental Rights Nationwide
Dec 7, 20259 min read


⭐ LAWSUIT #5 — My First Minnesota Court of Appeals Filing
Seventeen Months, Five Cases, and a District That Still Can’t Follow the Law
Dec 1, 202511 min read


🌟 Big News – and I couldn’t be more proud. 🌟
Haven and William have officially launched their advocacy website:
Voices of Alienated Kids👉 https://www.voicesofalienatedkids.com/ This project is being built by young adults who have seen parental alienation firsthand — and who are creating a path for kids to overcome it at a time when no real roadmap exists.
Nov 19, 20253 min read
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