Meet Andy Wiggins
When did you start volunteering with NPO?
I started advocating for shared parenting and family law reform in September 2025. I joined NPO in July 2026.
Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a father of two and have been trampled by family court. I am a CPA and MBA, and I work as a sole practitioner advising businesses on a wide array of accounting and finance matters. I also do community work such as officiating youth flag football and substitute teaching in the local school district. For fun I like to play pickleball and enjoy the little time I have with my 13 year old son.
What inspired you to get involved with NPO?
The overt prejudice, oppression, and lack of due process that I and so many other parents experience in family court inspired me to join NPO. I was completely naive about the practical definition of 'justice' and I believe any impartial person would be horrified at the reality and predatory nature of family court. In contrast, a system that treats parenting as a civil right and zealously protects a child's relationship with both parents would mitigate, rather than exploit, the inherent conflict in divorce. NPO is the leading advocate of shared parenting and I am excited to work with an organization so dedicated to the best interest of families.
What are some lessons you've learned from your family law reform work?
The opposition is fierce, well funded, and deeply entrenched in the legislature. Shared parenting and family law reform is non-partisan and gender neutral, but the political will for reform is not. Legislative decisions are not based on research or common sense but rather special interests in maintaining the status quo. Legislators want to hear from their constituents and are surprisingly accessible.
What advice would you give to volunteers working toward family law reform?
Be a good listener. Refrain from sharing your personal story. Form connections with your local legislators and other advocates who can separate themselves from their own trauma. Develop a precise strategy, set goals and tasks, and execute. Be patient, polite, always follow-up, and don't give up.
