Family Law Issues

Husband can’t be ordered to pay child maintenance if DNA test conclusively proves he is not the father, rules Supreme Court

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By The Economic Times, 04/22/26 “…Therefore, the Supreme Court determined that when a DNA test clearly shows that a husband is not the biological father of a child, he cannot be compelled to pay maintenance for her, even if the child was born during their marriage. …’ Read the entire article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/legal/will/husband-cant-be-ordered-to-pay-child-maintenance-if-dna-test-conclusively-proves-he-is-not-the-father-rules-supreme-court/articleshow/130437003.cms?

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Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price

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By Fox News, 05/05/26 “…When we lose fathers, we lose the core family structure. When we lose fathers, we lose the protection that the family and the neighborhood need. When we lose fathers, we lose morals, direction and discipline. When we lose fathers, we leave gaping holes in children that they will struggle to fill.

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Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support

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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

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Judge warns of $1.6B child support delay, hurting families

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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

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Missouri Bill Prioritizing Grandparents In Child Custody Decisions Heads To Senate

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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/

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Sia Agrees to Pay Over $40k a Month in Child Support to Estranged Husband Daniel Bernad

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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

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Parental Alienation Day, April 25, 2026

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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

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Four in Ten Paternity Tests in Ghana Exclude Tested Father, New Data Show

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By NewsGhana.com, 03/26/26 “…Four in ten paternity tests conducted in Ghana last year excluded the man tested from being the biological father, according to the first nationwide laboratory dataset on DNA testing ever compiled in the country, released on Wednesday by the Blueprint DNA Organisation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.newsghana.com.gh/four-in-ten-paternity-tests-in-ghana-exclude-tested-father-new-data-show/

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Kentucky bill aims to change grandparent visitation rules

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By Spectrum Local News, 03/26/26 “…The bill would spell out specific factors judges can consider, such as the existing relationship between the child and grandparent, and would remove the current automatic tilt toward grandparents when a parent has died. …” Read the entire article:  https://spectrumlocalnews.com/product-pages/Remembering-Dylan-Lyons/news/2026/03/25/grandparent-visitation-bill-

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Bevin seeks to remove judge in child support case after contempt ruling

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By Louisville Courier Journal, 03/23/26 “…an attorney for the former governor wrote Bevin believes the judge cannot “afford him an impartial or fair trial in this action … based on multiple rulings by the Court that are not grounded in law but instead appear to be motivated by personal bias and prejudice against Matt and

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