News Articles - Child Custody
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/
Bill could make 50-50 joint custody standard in divorces
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.