Equal Rights for Divorced Fathers (ERDF) is committed to accuracy. When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly, transparently, and in a way that allows readers to see what changed.
How to Request a Correction
If you believe an article on this site contains a factual error, please email Editor-in-Chief Michael Franklin via the Contact page with the article URL, the specific statement you believe is incorrect, and any supporting documentation (statute, court filing, link, etc.). We aim to acknowledge correction requests within two business days.
How We Handle Corrections
When a verified factual error is found in a published article, we (1) correct the error in the article text, (2) add a clearly labeled “Correction” note at the bottom of the article describing what was changed and when, and (3) preserve the corrected version in the public record. We do not silently edit factual claims.
Types of Corrections
- Correction: A substantive factual error has been fixed. The article includes a dated correction note.
- Clarification: Information was technically accurate but could be misread; we add language to clarify.
- Update: New, material information has been added since publication.
- Retraction: In rare cases, an article is found to be so flawed that it must be withdrawn. We mark the original URL as retracted, explain why, and preserve the public record.
Headline and Image Corrections
If a headline or image is corrected, we note the change at the bottom of the article in the same way we treat body-text corrections.
Disputes
If we decline a correction request because we believe the original reporting is accurate, we will explain our reasoning to the person who submitted the request. Readers who remain dissatisfied may submit a Letter to the Editor for possible publication.
