News Articles - Child Custody
Family lawyers highlight emotional impact of divorce and child custody battles
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,
Japan to start joint parental custody after divorce in April
By The Japan Times, 12/25/2025 “… The government has adopted an ordinance to enforce a revised Civil Code that will introduce joint parental custody of children after divorce, starting on April 1, 2026…” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/25/japan/society/japan-joint-custody-april-start/
Parents urge task force to adopt equal shared parenting; some testify false allegations are used as leverage
By Citizen Portal, 12/10/2025 “…Two members of the public used their allotted presentations to push the task force toward legislation establishing a stronger presumption of equal shared parenting and to highlight concerns about false allegations and post‑separation harms…” Read the entire article: https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7300940/parents-urge-task-force-to-adopt-equal-shared-parenting-some-testify-false-allegations-are-used-as-leverage
Memorial set up outside court over “needless deaths” linked to “parental alienation”
By The News – Portsmouth, 09/30/2025 “…PAPA founder Simon Cobb, from Portsmouth, spoke to members of the public about the campaign, which has been taking places in towns and cities across the country. He laid a special memorial in Pompey colours for people in this area who have taken their lives as a result of
Fathers win: ConCourt ruling allows parents to share four-month leave, ending maternal bias
By IOL, 10/03/2025 “…The Constitutional Court on Friday handed down a landmark judgment, effectively equalising parental leave rights in South Africa by granting all parents equal entitlements, regardless of gender, sex, colour, or circumstances. Read the entire article: https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-10-03-fathers-win-concourt-ruling-allows-parents-to-share-four-month-leave-ending-maternal-bias/#google_vignette