News Articles - Family Law Issues
Attorney Cynthia Hawes Breaks Down Why Being A ‘Good Parent’ Is Not Enough In Family Court, Especially For Black Men
By Madamenoire.com, 09/16/26 “…In one case, she said a father traveled to another state and spent thousands of dollars to spend two weeks with his child, only to be told the child was sick. Hawes said the situation turned out to involve the child’s birthday rather than an illness. She warned that parents who use
More states embrace ‘50-50’ child custody in divorce cases
By Stateline, 09/16/26 “…Supporters say a formal 50-50 custody standard makes divorce proceedings more equitable for fathers — who historically have been awarded less custody time than mothers — and encourages them to maintain an active role in their children’s lives. …” Read the entire article: https://stateline.org/2026/09/16/more-states-embrace-50-50-child-custody-in-divorce-cases/
Phil Weiser should account for the custody evaluations no one reviewed
Opinion piece by Family Reunion’s Policy Director, Judi Atwood – in The Rocky Mountain Voice. 09/18/26 “…Phil Weiser’s ability to take a powerful company to court should not settle the question of his ability to govern Colorado. Families also deserve to know whether he will confront failures within the institutions his office advises and defends.
Rumer Willis’ Ex Derek Richard Thomas Denies Drug Use, Claims Willis Is Interfering with Access to 3-Year-Old Daughter
By People.com, 08/29/26 “…Thomas claims Willis has “done everything in her power to interfere, block and frustrate” his relationship with their daughter, Louetta…” Read the entire article: https://people.com/rumer-willis-ex-derek-richard-thomas-claims-actress-is-interfering-with-access-to-their-3-year-old-daughter-12072456
Is Your Therapist Biased? Personal Agendas Are Creeping Into the Therapy Room
Wall Street Journal, 8/24/26 “…And many therapists are getting caught up in trends in both therapy and the culture, including the encouragement of victimhood, estrangements and the broadening of terms like “harassment” and “abuse,” says William Doherty, a therapist and professor emeritus of family social science at the University of Minnesota, who has studied the