News Articles
Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support
By Texas Public Radio, 04/08/26 “…Advocates say the central problem is that public systems often still treat the grandparents as an exception rather than a cornerstone of family stability. …” Read the entire article: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2026-04-08/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-navigate-growing-burdens-and-limited-support
Judge warns of $1.6B child support delay, hurting families
Family Reunion Commentary: The judge’s warning about a $1.6 billion delay in child support payments exposes a major flaw in the system—one that is far too common. When non-custodial parents pay on time but the state delays distribution, it creates confusion and unfairly damages trust between parents. The parent receiving support may assume payments weren’t made
Missouri Bill Prioritizing Grandparents In Child Custody Decisions Heads To Senate
By Missouri.net, 04/10/26 “Legislation that would give grandparents priority in certain child placement decisions is moving forward after receiving unanimous support in the Missouri House. …” Read the entire article: https://www.missourinet.com/2026/04/10/missouri-bill-prioritizing-grandparents-in-child-custody-decisions-heads-to-senate/
Sia Agrees to Pay Over $40k a Month in Child Support to Estranged Husband Daniel Bernad
By People, 04/06/26 “…In October 2025, Bernad filed a request seeking sole legal and physical custody, alleging that Sia was “an unfit and unreliable parent struggling with substance abuse and addiction,” according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE. …” Read the entire article: https://people.com/sia-daniel-bernad-reach-child-support-and-custody-agreement-11944098
Parental Alienation Day, April 25, 2026
By National Day Calendar :…April 25 is Parental Alienation Awareness Day (PAAD), part of a global awareness campaign to raise awareness about parental alienation. The aim of the day is to make the general public, judges, police officers, mental health care workers, child protection agencies, lawyers, as well as friends and family of the targeted