News Articles - Child Custody
Family Courts Are Quietly Shifting Toward Positive Co-Parenting — And The Legal Landscape Is Beginning To Reflect It
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
Missouri bill hoping to tackle fatherlessness ‘epidemic’ gets bipartisan 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/
‘General Hospital’ Star Steve Burton Drags Ex-Wife to Court Over Custody Issues Over 11-Year-Old Daughter
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/
Dads aren’t optional — and America’s kids are paying the brutal price
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.
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/