News Articles - Child Custody
New York state Legislature passes bill removing gender-specific terms from custody laws
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
In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
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
Elsie Hewitt calls out Pete Davidson after split as source refutes her claim he doesn’t support their daughter
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
CPS confirms agency had contact with mother before she allegedly set car on fire, killing 2 children
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/
Child custody bill fails, but not for lack of support
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