By USA Herald, 05/09/26 “…At the center of this movement is a growing recognition that children generally benefit from maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so. Courts are increasingly focusing not merely on which parent “wins” custody, but on which parent demonstrates the greatest willingness to support […]
By Missouri Independent, 03/04/26 “…“You’ve got some dads who’ve become disengaged because they feel undervalued,” Ludwig said. “They feel like they’re unappreciated, they feel pushed out. Like their role isn’t important, so why even try.”…” Read the entire article: https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/04/missouri-bill-addressing-fatherlessness-epidemic-house-bipartisan-support/
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By TMZ, 05/05/26 “…The soap star says Sheree has refused to honor the deal by refusing to give him their daughter, Brooklyn, in July. He said his ex has “engaged in a pattern of unilateral decision making and deliberate obstruction that has effectively stripped Steve of his court-ordered parenting time.”…” Read the entire article: https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/05/steve-burton-takes-custody-issues-with-ex-wife-to-court/
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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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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By Sophia Paffenroth Mississippi Today, 03/26/26 “…Rep. Shane Aguirre, a Republican from Tupelo and author of the bill, told Mississippi Today he thinks Mississippi fathers have the odds stacked against them. He proposed legislation to make the system more fair, and because he believes children benefit from having a mother and father present when possible.
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By Conservativewoman.co.UK, 03/02/26 “…In practice, fathers are the primary targets of parental alienation (around 75 per cent of cases), in part because the resident parent – almost always the mother under current custody norms – holds the practical power to limit or sabotage contact. …” Read the entire article: https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/denied-the-right-to-wish-my-lovely-daughter-a-ha
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By The Guardian, 01/23/2026 “…There is a viable alternative to the dominant litigation model for couples in conflict: a legal presumption of equal parenting, rebuttable in family violence cases, a model that reduces the harms of adversarial resolution. Shared parenting maintains children’s relationships with each parent and their extended family, reduces inter-parental conflict, and prevents
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By News Times, 02/06/2026 “…She was charged that day with evidence-tampering and three counts of perjury, stemming from an investigation into alleged deceitful activity during a custody battle. A warrant said Hogan allegedly used her sister’s children to falsify the results of a court-ordered DNA test to determine a man’s paternity of two of her
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By Yahoo News, 02/07/2026 “…Family lawyers are highlighting the importance of mental health conversations during divorce and custody proceedings. Marking Time to Talk Day 2026 on February 5, experts say emotional wellbeing is often closely linked with family breakdowns. They are urging couples to prioritise open communication and seek support during transitions such as divorce,
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