Family Law Issues

Texas Senate Approves Bill Requiring Child Support from Conception

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By Inforney, 04/16/2025 “…he proposed law would allow courts to order retroactive child support beginning at conception, rather than at birth. Currently, Texas law permits retroactive child support dating back only to a child’s birth or up to four years before a petition is filed—unless the parent is proven to have intentionally avoided responsibility. SB […]

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National Parents Organization Releases 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card: Six States Now Earn “A” Grades as More States Adopt Equal Shared Parenting Laws

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By Globe News Wire, 04/23/2025 “…National Parents Organization (NPO) released its 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card today, grading all 50 states on their adoption of shared parenting laws. The report shows shared parenting efforts are making a difference and leading family court reform across the country.  Improvements show shared parenting works, protecting vulnerable children from

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US children of divorce have reduced earnings, increased chances of teen births and jail, study says

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By AP News, 05/26/2025 “…U.S. children whose parents divorce when they are age 5 or younger have reduced earnings as adults and increased chances by young adulthood of teen pregnancy, incarceration and death, according to a study released this month. After a divorce, a household’s income typically is halved as a family splits into two

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These kids were missing for years. Why experts say parental abductions need attention.

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By USA Today, 04/07/25 “…On June 12, Chase Desormeaux kissed his two children goodbye, told them he loved them and said he would see them as soon as they got back from vacation with their mother. He hasn’t seen or heard from them since. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/30/missing-kids-parental-abductions-need-more-attention/82513224007/

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Parental Alienation Awareness Day recognized in Illinois thanks to Ventura

Divorce / Separation, Family Law Issues, News Articles, Parental Alienation /

By Senator Rachel Ventura News, 04/11/25 “…Recognizing the devastating impact of parental alienation on families across Illinois, State Senator Rachel Ventura successfully advanced Senate Resolution 66, declaring April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in the state. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/82-senator-rachel-ventura-news/6210-parental-alienation-awareness-day-recognized-in-illinois-thanks-to-ventura

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Rep. Tedford’s bills on healthcare and joint custody pass committee votes in Oklahoma

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By Fox 24, 02/24/25 “…”This bill is about fairness and ensuring that children have the chance to maintain meaningful relationships with both parents,” said Tedford. “By promoting cooperation, it allows the courts to make decisions based on the best interest of the child. …” Read the entire article:  https://okcfox.com/news/local/rep-tedfords-bills-on-healthcare-and-joint-custody-pass-committee-votes-in-oklahoma

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New bill seeks changes to how child custody is determined in Oklahoma

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By Fox23, 03/10/25 “…”This bill helps the judge’s be like ‘Hey as a norm, we’re just gonna start with equal shared parenting,’ unless they’re shown abuse proven on either side. Because we have to decide as a society, abuse has to be wrong no matter who does it,” Dennis said. …” Read the entire article:

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Making up for ‘lost time’: father proposes parental rights legislation

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By Fairfax Times, 02/07/25 “…Since early 2024, a Fairfax County father has been trying to change Virginia legislation regarding parental rights. James Sisco proposes the “Lost Time and Three Strikes” legislation, citing overreach and systemic failures. If passed, it would seek to help families and children who have been victims of parental alienation. …” Read

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Shared Parenting Scotland publishes plain English court guide

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By Scottish English News, 03/13/25 “…One of the most common complaints made by callers to the helpline, and attendees at group meetings over the years, is that the language of family law procedures and even correspondence with their own solicitor is hard to follow. …” Read the entire article:  https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/shared-parenting-scotland-publishes-plain-english-court-guide

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Wake County to provide free, bimonthly legal support at local libraries

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By Wake.org 02/05/25 “…A volunteer with Wake County’s Lawyers in Your Library, a program that provides free family law legal support at libraries across the county, King has seen firsthand how vital the service is for the community. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-provide-free-bimonthly-legal-support-local-libraries

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