News Articles - Family Law Issues
Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support
By Texas Public Radio, 04/08/26 “…Advocates say the central problem is that public systems often still treat the grandparents as an exception rather than a cornerstone of family stability. …” Read the entire article: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2026-04-08/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-navigate-growing-burdens-and-limited-support
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/
Four in Ten Paternity Tests in Ghana Exclude Tested Father, New Data Show
By NewsGhana.com, 03/26/26 “…Four in ten paternity tests conducted in Ghana last year excluded the man tested from being the biological father, according to the first nationwide laboratory dataset on DNA testing ever compiled in the country, released on Wednesday by the Blueprint DNA Organisation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.newsghana.com.gh/four-in-ten-paternity-tests-in-ghana-exclude-tested-father-new-data-show/
Kentucky bill aims to change grandparent visitation rules
By Spectrum Local News, 03/26/26 “…The bill would spell out specific factors judges can consider, such as the existing relationship between the child and grandparent, and would remove the current automatic tilt toward grandparents when a parent has died. …” Read the entire article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/product-pages/Remembering-Dylan-Lyons/news/2026/03/25/grandparent-visitation-bill-
Bevin seeks to remove judge in child support case after contempt ruling
By Louisville Courier Journal, 03/23/26 “…an attorney for the former governor wrote Bevin believes the judge cannot “afford him an impartial or fair trial in this action … based on multiple rulings by the Court that are not grounded in law but instead appear to be motivated by personal bias and prejudice against Matt and