News Articles - Family Law Issues
How same-sex divorce differs from traditional divorce, and where the law still has gaps
By Stacker, 05/22/25 “…In a typical different-sex marriage, parentage is largely presumed. When a child is born during the marriage, both spouses are generally recognized as legal parents. For same-sex couples, that presumption exists in many states, but not all, and not consistently. …” Read the entire article: https://stacker.com/stories/social-issues/how-same-sex-divorce-differs-traditional-divorce-and-where-law-still-has-gaps
Child custody bill fails, but not for lack of support
By News Channel 8, 05/22/26 “…At its core, HB1082 is about children. It is about protecting meaningful parental relationships and creating stronger foundations for families after separation or divorce. Right now, only 22% of fathers in Oklahoma receive equal parenting time with their children following separation or divorce. …” Read the entire article: https://ktul.com/news/local/child-custody-bill-fails-but-not-for-lack-of-support
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