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National Shared Parenting Conference
On June 28, 2026, advocates, parents, organizations, and leaders from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C. for the National Shared Parenting Conference.If you believe children deserve strong, meaningful relationships with both fit parents, this is an event worth attending.This event will include:• Over 50 collaborating organizations• Some of the biggest leaders in
Husband can’t be ordered to pay child maintenance if DNA test conclusively proves he is not the father, rules Supreme Court
By The Economic Times, 04/22/26 “…Therefore, the Supreme Court determined that when a DNA test clearly shows that a husband is not the biological father of a child, he cannot be compelled to pay maintenance for her, even if the child was born during their marriage. …’ Read the entire article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/legal/will/husband-cant-be-ordered-to-pay-child-maintenance-if-dna-test-conclusively-proves-he-is-not-the-father-rules-supreme-court/articleshow/130437003.cms?
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
Judge warns of $1.6B child support delay, hurting families
Family Reunion Commentary: The judge’s warning about a $1.6 billion delay in child support payments exposes a major flaw in the system—one that is far too common. When non-custodial parents pay on time but the state delays distribution, it creates confusion and unfairly damages trust between parents. The parent receiving support may assume payments weren’t made
Sia Agrees to Pay Over $40k a Month in Child Support to Estranged Husband Daniel Bernad
By People, 04/06/26 “…In October 2025, Bernad filed a request seeking sole legal and physical custody, alleging that Sia was “an unfit and unreliable parent struggling with substance abuse and addiction,” according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE. …” Read the entire article: https://people.com/sia-daniel-bernad-reach-child-support-and-custody-agreement-11944098