News Articles - Family Law Issues
5 things seasoned couples can do to avoid becoming part of the ‘gray divorce’ statistic
By KSLTV, 03/05/26 “…“36% of all divorces now happen to people over the age of 50,” he said. Those numbers have climbed sharply in recent decades. “Since 1990, 50 and older divorces have doubled. 65 and older divorces have tripled.”…” Read the entire article: https://ksltv.com/ksl-noon-show/seasoned-couples-avoid-gray-divorce/884884/
When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?
By The Guardian, 01/23/2026 “…There is a viable alternative to the dominant litigation model for couples in conflict: a legal presumption of equal parenting, rebuttable in family violence cases, a model that reduces the harms of adversarial resolution. Shared parenting maintains children’s relationships with each parent and their extended family, reduces inter-parental conflict, and prevents
Ridgefield woman accused of poisoning, paternity fraud allowed virtual contact with kids
By News Times, 02/06/2026 “…She was charged that day with evidence-tampering and three counts of perjury, stemming from an investigation into alleged deceitful activity during a custody battle. A warrant said Hogan allegedly used her sister’s children to falsify the results of a court-ordered DNA test to determine a man’s paternity of two of her
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/