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New York state Legislature passes bill removing gender-specific terms from custody laws

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By CBS6Albany, 06/04/26 “…The legislation would replace gender-specific terms like “mother,” “father,” and “paternity” used in places like family court with terms like “parentage,” “gestating parent,” and “non-gestating parent.”…” Read the entire article: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/new-york-state-legislature-passes-bill-removing-gender-specific-terms-from-custody-laws-mother-father-paternity-parentage-gestating-parent-non-gestating-parent-lgbtq-assisted-reproduction-surrogacy-wrgb

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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

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By BBC, 05/23/26 “…Japan is redefining what “family” looks like after a separation. On 1 April, 2026, a landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect, allowing divorced couples to share custody of their children. Before parliament approved the amendment in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept

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Elsie Hewitt calls out Pete Davidson after split as source refutes her claim he doesn’t support their daughter

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By MSN, 06/05/26 “…In response to Hewitt’s claims, a source close to Davidson tells PEOPLE, “Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scottie costs and more.”…” Read the entire article:   https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/elsie-hewitt-calls-out-pete-davidson-after-split-as-source-refutes-her-claim-he-doesn-t-support-their-daughter/ar-AA23r5pHocid=U147GDHP&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

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Congressional Men’s Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Men’s Health Conference on Capitol Hill

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2026   PRESS CONTACT Sara Severens, (202) 819-6372 Sara.Severens@mail.house.gov   Congressional Men’s Health Caucus Convenes Inaugural Men’s Health Conference on Capitol Hill   Bipartisan Caucus Brings Together Lawmakers, Medical Experts, and Advocates to Elevate Men’s Health as a National Priority   Photos of the Event Here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman

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CPS confirms agency had contact with mother before she allegedly set car on fire, killing 2 children

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By KSAT, 05/12/26 “…While the details are not available, the fact that there was a civil legal record and some type of CPS history has led child welfare experts to express concern about why more action wasn’t taken last week before the tragedy. …” Read the entire article: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/05/19/cps-confirms-agency-had-contact-with-mother-before-she-allegedly-set-car-on-fire-killing-2-children/

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How same-sex divorce differs from traditional divorce, and where the law still has gaps

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By Stacker, 05/22/25 “…In a typical different-sex marriage, parentage is largely presumed. When a child is born during the marriage, both spouses are generally recognized as legal parents. For same-sex couples, that presumption exists in many states, but not all, and not consistently. …” Read the entire article: https://stacker.com/stories/social-issues/how-same-sex-divorce-differs-traditional-divorce-and-where-law-still-has-gaps

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Child custody bill fails, but not for lack of support

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By News Channel 8, 05/22/26 “…At its core, HB1082 is about children. It is about protecting meaningful parental relationships and creating stronger foundations for families after separation or divorce. Right now, only 22% of fathers in Oklahoma receive equal parenting time with their children following separation or divorce. …” Read the entire article: https://ktul.com/news/local/child-custody-bill-fails-but-not-for-lack-of-support

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The first few weeks of fatherhood don’t just change lives—they rapidly rewire men’s brains in ways few expected

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By Scienceex, 05/20/26 “…While motherhood’s impact on the brain is well-studied, what happens to new fathers’ minds has remained largely a mystery. Now, a new study reveals profound, unexpected changes in the paternal brain. …” Read the entire article: https://sciencex.com/news/2026-05-weeks-fatherhood-dont-rapidly-rewire.html

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National Shared Parenting Conference

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On June 28, 2026, advocates, parents, organizations, and leaders from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C. for the National Shared Parenting Conference.If you believe children deserve strong, meaningful relationships with both fit parents, this is an event worth attending.This event will include:• Over 50 collaborating organizations• Some of the biggest leaders in

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I Found Out My Dad’s Not My Biological Father Through A DNA Test • Part 1

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By AOL, 05/12/26 “…When Sam got her family DNA tests for the holidays, she had no idea it would completely change her life. Follow her on her journey to find her biological father. …” Read the entire article: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/found-dads-not-biological-father-233101715.html guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG3WiavZS4sdlQdRUQiUkBBtm18vdzWoy1rHXLP2G8MPGEpkAAXY4nB2Mlsa2H6mvwVaxAjNhoe2CK2KYhozj_ZPTT7cBTlHN0qcMBHuZwdxKxlshIPtJWQ40ECnhIqmdj-Y-CxCKk0XwCMEkmfbtCJmM3OSqXShymu8AmcfM9wQ

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